Bill > H1009

This bill eliminates cities' ability to exercise planning jurisdiction outside their corporate (city) limits in North Carolina, effectively ending the practice of extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Specifically, the bill removes all references to cities having planning powers beyond their current city boundaries, repeals provisions related to extraterritorial jurisdiction, and provides a transition period until January 1, 2026, for cities to relinquish jurisdiction over areas outside their corporate limits. During this transition, existing city regulations in these areas will remain in effect until the county adopts new regulations or 60 days have passed, whichever comes first. The bill ensures that any existing vested rights or permits issued by a city will remain valid even after jurisdiction is transferred to the county. Additionally, the legislation includes numerous conforming changes to various state statutes to remove references to extraterritorial jurisdiction, affecting areas such as water systems, sewer services, building codes, and other local government functions. The bill does not impact law enforcement jurisdictional powers and becomes fully effective on January 1, 2026.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1009