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Board of Commissioners - Legislative Request: To Adopt Resolution Opposing Proposed Local Government Zoning Reform
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STAFF CONTACT
Joseph B. Sciba - Director - 704-866-3970
BACKGROUND
The Increase Housing Opportunities Bill (House Bill 401/Senate Bill 349) will require local governments to allow duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, and townhomes in areas zoned for residential use, specifically including zoned areas that allow for the development of detached, single-family dwellings, among other components. This Bill, if enacted, would limit the control that local governments have to shape the type of development in their communities based on established zoning, land use regulations and community context. The Bill was introduced with bi-partisan support and is intended to increase the supply of housing and affordable housing across the state. Building and Development Services staff agree with the intention of the Increase Housing Opportunities Bill, however, we believe that the proposed mechanisms for achieving the goals require further refinement.
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Resolution