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This bill is a comprehensive legislative effort to reform local government development regulations and housing policies in North Carolina. The bill makes significant changes to swimming pool regulations by prohibiting local boards of health from regulating private pools serving single-family dwellings, even when those pools are shared through sharing economy platforms, while still requiring that such pools be maintained in good and safe working order. The legislation also introduces sweeping reforms to local government development regulations, including limiting local governments' regulatory authority to only those powers expressly granted by Chapter 160D of the General Statutes, establishing strict timelines for development application reviews (typically 90 calendar days), and preventing local governments from imposing additional restrictions beyond state law. The bill expands private property rights by clarifying that local governments cannot impose unauthorized conditions on development approvals, prohibiting waiting periods for resubmitting denied applications, and providing more robust legal remedies for property owners challenging local government decisions. Additionally, the bill modifies vested rights provisions, adjusts zoning district classifications, requires more transparent fee reporting for building code enforcement, and introduces new provisions for handling development applications across multiple local jurisdictions. The legislation is set to become effective on October 1, 2025, and aims to streamline development processes, reduce regulatory barriers, and provide clearer guidelines for local government development regulations.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S205