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This bill restores the authority for local governments in Mecklenburg County to initiate down-zoning amendments without requiring written consent from all property owners affected by the change. Down-zoning refers to zoning changes that either decrease the development density of land or reduce the permitted uses of land compared to its previous zoning status. The bill removes a previous restriction that required property owner consent for such zoning amendments and eliminates a provision that created nonconformity for land not in residential zoning districts. Specifically, the bill allows the local government to initiate down-zoning amendments without property owner consent, but only applies to Mecklenburg County and its municipalities. The bill is effective immediately upon becoming law and applies retroactively to December 11, 2024, which means any zoning ordinances affected by a previous legislative act will revert to their status as of that date.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S138