File #: 25-248   
Type: Resolution (Legislative Requests) Status: Passed
File created: 4/28/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/27/2025 Final action: 5/27/2025
Enactment date: 5/27/2025 Enactment #: 2025-189
Title: Board of Commissioners - Legislative Request: Resolution in Opposition of Changes to Local Planning and Zoning by the North Carolina General Assembly
Sponsors: Jim Bailey, Cathy Cloninger, Chad Brown, Bob Hovis, Scott Shehan, Tom Keigher, Allen R. Fraley
Attachments: 1. Adopted 2025-189, 2. Resolution

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Board of Commissioners - Legislative Request: Resolution in Opposition of Changes to Local Planning and Zoning by the North Carolina General Assembly

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STAFF CONTACT

Brian Sciba, Assistant County Manager

BUDGET IMPACT
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BACKGROUND

Several bills introduced this legislative session would significantly limit the authority of locally elected officials and staff to shape development in their communities. While these measures appear to be targeted at jurisdictions that have struggled to work collaboratively with development interests, they would also negatively impact counties like Gaston that have prioritized a balanced, sustainable approach to development. Gaston County has worked diligently to welcome growth while ensuring development serves the best interests of its residents. Preserving the County’s authority to enforce local development ordinances is critical to supporting high-quality economic development and housing, key drivers of the tax base needed to sustain essential public services.  This legislative request will be forwarded to the Gaston County Delegation to the North Carolina General Assembly for consideration and support.

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