Chapter 160D - Local Planning and Development Regulation.

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Chapter 160D
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Article 1 - General Provisions.
G.S. 160D-101
§ 160D-101. (Effective January 1, 2021) Application.
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G.S. 160D-102
§ 160D-102. (Effective January 1, 2021) Definitions.
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G.S. 160D-103
§ 160D-103. (Effective January 1, 2021) Unified development ordinance.
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G.S. 160D-104
§ 160D-104. (Effective January 1, 2021) Development approvals run with the land.
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G.S. 160D-105
§ 160D-105. (Effective January 1, 2021) Maps.
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G.S. 160D-106
§ 160D-106. (Effective January 1, 2021) Refund of illegal fees.
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G.S. 160D-107
§ 160D-107. (Effective January 1, 2021) Moratoria.
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G.S. 160D-108
§ 160D-108. (Effective January 1, 2021) Vested rights and permit choice.
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G.S. 160D-109
§ 160D-109. (Effective January 1, 2021) Conflicts of interest.
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G.S. 160D-110
§ 160D-110. (Effective January 1, 2021) Chapter construction.
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G.S. 160D-111
§ 160D-111. (Effective January 1, 2021) Effect on prior laws.
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Article 2 - Planning and Development Regulation Jurisdiction.
G.S. 160D-201
§ 160D-201. (Effective January 1, 2021) Planning and development regulation jurisdiction.
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G.S. 160D-202
§ 160D-202. (Effective January 1, 2021) Municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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G.S. 160D-203
§ 160D-203. (Effective January 1, 2021) Split jurisdiction.
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G.S. 160D-204
§ 160D-204. (Effective January 1, 2021) Pending jurisdiction.
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Article 3 - Boards and Organizational Arrangements.
G.S. 160D-301
§ 160D-301. (Effective January 1, 2021) Planning boards.
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G.S. 160D-302
§ 160D-302. (Effective January 1, 2021) Boards of adjustment.
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G.S. 160D-303
§ 160D-303. (Effective January 1, 2021) Historic preservation commission.
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G.S. 160D-304
§ 160D-304. (Effective January 1, 2021) Appearance commission.
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G.S. 160D-305
§ 160D-305. (Effective January 1, 2021) Housing appeals board.
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G.S. 160D-306
§ 160D-306. (Effective January 1, 2021) Other advisory boards.
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G.S. 160D-307
§ 160D-307. (Effective January 1, 2021) Extraterritorial representation on boards.
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G.S. 160D-308
§ 160D-308. (Effective January 1, 2021) Rules of procedure.
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G.S. 160D-309
§ 160D-309. (Effective January 1, 2021) Oath of office.
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G.S. 160D-310
§ 160D-310. (Effective January 1, 2021) Appointments to boards.
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Article 4 - Administration, Enforcement, and Appeals.
G.S. 160D-401
§ 160D-401. (Effective January 1, 2021) Application.
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G.S. 160D-402
§ 160D-402. (Effective January 1, 2021) Administrative staff.
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G.S. 160D-403
§ 160D-403. (Effective January 1, 2021) Administrative development approvals and determinations.
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G.S. 160D-404
§ 160D-404. (Effective January 1, 2021) Enforcement.
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G.S. 160D-405
§ 160D-405. (Effective January 1, 2021) Appeals of administrative decisions.
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G.S. 160D-406
§ 160D-406. (Effective January 1, 2021) Quasi-judicial procedure.
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Article 5 - Planning.
G.S. 160D-501
§ 160D-501. (Effective January 1, 2021) Plans.
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G.S. 160D-502
§ 160D-502. (Effective January 1, 2021) Grants, contracts, and technical assistance.
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G.S. 160D-503
§ 160D-503. (Effective January 1, 2021) Coordination of planning.
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Article 6 - Development Regulation.
G.S. 160D-601
§ 160D-601. (Effective January 1, 2021) Procedure for adopting, amending, or repealing development regulations.
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G.S. 160D-602
§ 160D-602. (Effective January 1, 2021) Notice of hearing on proposed zoning map amendments.
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G.S. 160D-603
§ 160D-603. (Effective January 1, 2021) Citizen comments.
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G.S. 160D-604
§ 160D-604. (Effective January 1, 2021) Planning board review and comment.
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G.S. 160D-605
§ 160D-605. (Effective January 1, 2021) Governing board statement.
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Article 7 - Zoning Regulation.
G.S. 160D-701
§ 160D-701. (Effective January 1, 2021) Purposes.
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G.S. 160D-702
§ 160D-702. (Effective January 1, 2021) Grant of power.
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G.S. 160D-703
§ 160D-703. (Effective January 1, 2021) Zoning districts.
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G.S. 160D-704
§ 160D-704. (Effective January 1, 2021) Incentives.
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G.S. 160D-705
§ 160D-705. (Effective January 1, 2021) Quasi-judicial zoning decisions.
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G.S. 160D-706
§ 160D-706. (Effective January 1, 2021) Zoning conflicts with other development standards.
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Article 8 - Subdivision Regulation.
G.S. 160D-801
§ 160D-801. (Effective January 1, 2021) Authority.
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G.S. 160D-802
§ 160D-802. (Effective January 1, 2021) Applicability.
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G.S. 160D-803
§ 160D-803. (Effective January 1, 2021) Review process, filing, and recording of subdivision plats.
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G.S. 160D-804
§ 160D-804. (Effective January 1, 2021) Contents and requirements of regulation.
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G.S. 160D-805
§ 160D-805. (Effective January 1, 2021) Notice of new subdivision fees and fee increases; public comment period.
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G.S. 160D-806
§ 160D-806. (Effective January 1, 2021) Effect of plat approval on dedications.
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G.S. 160D-807
§ 160D-807. (Effective January 1, 2021) Penalties for transferring lots in unapproved subdivisions.
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G.S. 160D-808
§ 160D-808. (Effective January 1, 2021) Appeals of decisions on subdivision plats.
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Article 9 - Regulation of Particular Uses and Areas.
G.S. 160D-901
§ 160D-901. (Effective January 1, 2021) Regulation of particular uses and areas.
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G.S. 160D-902
§ 160D-902. (Effective January 1, 2021) Adult businesses.
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G.S. 160D-903
§ 160D-903. (Effective January 1, 2021) Agricultural uses.
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G.S. 160D-904
§ 160D-904. (Effective January 1, 2021) Airport zoning.
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G.S. 160D-905
§ 160D-905. (Effective January 1, 2021) Amateur radio antennas.
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G.S. 160D-906
§ 160D-906. (Effective January 1, 2021) Bee hives.
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G.S. 160D-907
§ 160D-907. (Effective January 1, 2021) Family care homes.
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G.S. 160D-908
§ 160D-908. (Effective January 1, 2021) Fence wraps.
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G.S. 160D-909
§ 160D-909. (Effective January 1, 2021) Fraternities and sororities.
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G.S. 160D-910
§ 160D-910. (Effective January 1, 2021) Manufactured homes.
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G.S. 160D-911
§ 160D-911. (Effective January 1, 2021) Modular homes.
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G.S. 160D-912
§ 160D-912. Outdoor advertising.
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G.S. 160D-913
§ 160D-913. (Effective January 1, 2021) Public buildings.
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G.S. 160D-914
§ 160D-914. (Effective January 1, 2021) Solar collectors.
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G.S. 160D-915
§ 160D-915. (Effective January 1, 2021) Temporary health care structures.
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G.S. 160D-916
§ 160D-916. (Effective January 1, 2021) Streets and transportation.
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G.S. 160D-920
§ 160D-920. (Effective January 1, 2021) Local environmental regulations.
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G.S. 160D-921
§ 160D-921. (Effective January 1, 2021) Forestry activities.
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G.S. 160D-922
§ 160D-922. (Effective January 1, 2021) Erosion and sedimentation control.
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G.S. 160D-923
§ 160D-923. (Effective January 1, 2021) Floodplain regulations.
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G.S. 160D-924
§ 160D-924. (Effective January 1, 2021) Mountain ridge protection.
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G.S. 160D-925
§ 160D-925. (Effective January 1, 2021) Stormwater control.
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G.S. 160D-926
§ 160D-926. (Effective January 1, 2021) Water supply watershed management.
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G.S. 160D-930
§ 160D-930. (Effective January 1, 2021) Purpose and compliance with federal law.
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G.S. 160D-931
§ 160D-931. (Effective January 1, 2021) Definitions.
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G.S. 160D-932
§ 160D-932. (Effective January 1, 2021) Local authority.
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G.S. 160D-933
§ 160D-933. (Effective January 1, 2021) Construction of new wireless support structures or substantial modifications of wireless support structures.
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G.S. 160D-934
§ 160D-934. (Effective January 1, 2021) Collocation and eligible facilities requests of wireless support structures.
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G.S. 160D-935
§ 160D-935. (Effective January 1, 2021) Collocation of small wireless facilities.
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G.S. 160D-936
§ 160D-936. (Effective January 1, 2021) Use of public right-of-way.
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G.S. 160D-937
§ 160D-937. (Effective January 1, 2021) Access to city utility poles to install small wireless facilities.
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G.S. 160D-938
§ 160D-938. (Effective January 1, 2021) Applicability.
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G.S. 160D-939
§ 160D-939. Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 160D-940
§ 160D-940. (Effective January 1, 2021) Legislative findings.
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G.S. 160D-941
§ 160D-941. (Effective January 1, 2021) Historic preservation commission.
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G.S. 160D-942
§ 160D-942. (Effective January 1, 2021) Powers of the historic preservation commission.
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G.S. 160D-943
§ 160D-943. (Effective January 1, 2021) Appropriations.
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G.S. 160D-944
§ 160D-944. (Effective January 1, 2021) Designation of historic districts.
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G.S. 160D-945
§ 160D-945. (Effective January 1, 2021) Designation of landmarks.
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G.S. 160D-946
§ 160D-946. (Effective January 1, 2021) Required landmark designation procedures.
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G.S. 160D-947
§ 160D-947. (Effective January 1, 2021) Certificate of appropriateness required.
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G.S. 160D-948
§ 160D-948. (Effective January 1, 2021) Certain changes not prohibited.
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G.S. 160D-949
§ 160D-949. (Effective January 1, 2021) Delay in demolition of landmarks and buildings within historic district.
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G.S. 160D-950
§ 160D-950. (Effective January 1, 2021) Demolition by neglect to contributing structures outside local historic districts.
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G.S. 160D-951
§ 160D-951. (Effective January 1, 2021) Conflict with other laws.
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G.S. 160D-960
§ 160D-960. (Effective January 1, 2021) Powers and duties of commission.
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G.S. 160D-961
§ 160D-961. (Effective January 1, 2021) Staff services; advisory council.
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G.S. 160D-962
§ 160D-962. (Effective January 1, 2021) Annual report.
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G.S. 160D-963
§ 160D-963. (Effective January 1, 2021) Receipt and expenditure of funds.
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Article 10 - Development Agreements.
G.S. 160D-1001
§ 160D-1001. (Effective January 1, 2021) Authorization.
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G.S. 160D-1002
§ 160D-1002. (Effective January 1, 2021) Definitions.
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G.S. 160D-1003
§ 160D-1003. (Effective January 1, 2021) Approval of governing board required.
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G.S. 160D-1004
§ 160D-1004. (Effective January 1, 2021) Size and duration.
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G.S. 160D-1005
§ 160D-1005. (Effective January 1, 2021) Public hearing.
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G.S. 160D-1006
§ 160D-1006. (Effective January 1, 2021) Content and modification.
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G.S. 160D-1007
§ 160D-1007. (Effective January 1, 2021) Vesting.
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G.S. 160D-1008
§ 160D-1008. (Effective January 1, 2021) Breach and cure.
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G.S. 160D-1009
§ 160D-1009. (Effective January 1, 2021) Amendment or termination.
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G.S. 160D-1010
§ 160D-1010. (Effective January 1, 2021) Change of jurisdiction.
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G.S. 160D-1011
§ 160D-1011. (Effective January 1, 2021) Recordation.
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G.S. 160D-1012
§ 160D-1012. (Effective January 1, 2021) Applicability of procedures to approve debt.
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Article 11 - Building Code Enforcement.
G.S. 160D-1101
§ 160D-1101. (Effective January 1, 2021) Definitions.
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G.S. 160D-1102
§ 160D-1102. (Effective January 1, 2021) Building code administration.
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G.S. 160D-1103
§ 160D-1103. (Effective January 1, 2021) Qualifications of inspectors.
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G.S. 160D-1104
§ 160D-1104. (Effective January 1, 2021) Duties and responsibilities.
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G.S. 160D-1105
§ 160D-1105. (Effective January 1, 2021) Other arrangements for inspections.
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G.S. 160D-1106
§ 160D-1106. (Effective January 1, 2021) Alternate inspection method for component or element.
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G.S. 160D-1107
§ 160D-1107. (Effective January 1, 2021) Mutual aid contracts.
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G.S. 160D-1108
§ 160D-1108. (Effective January 1, 2021) Conflicts of interest.
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G.S. 160D-1109
§ 160D-1109. (Effective January 1, 2021) Failure to perform duties.
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G.S. 160D-1110
§ 160D-1110. (Effective January 1, 2021) Building permits.
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G.S. 160D-1111
§ 160D-1111. (Effective January 1, 2021) Expiration of building permits.
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G.S. 160D-1112
§ 160D-1112. (Effective January 1, 2021) Changes in work.
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G.S. 160D-1113
§ 160D-1113. (Effective January 1, 2021) Inspections of work in progress.
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G.S. 160D-1114
§ 160D-1114. (Effective January 1, 2021) Appeals of stop orders.
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G.S. 160D-1115
§ 160D-1115. (Effective January 1, 2021) Revocation of building permits.
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G.S. 160D-1116
§ 160D-1116. (Effective January 1, 2021) Certificates of compliance.
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G.S. 160D-1117
§ 160D-1117. (Effective January 1, 2021) Periodic inspections.
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G.S. 160D-1118
§ 160D-1118. (Effective January 1, 2021) Defects in buildings to be corrected.
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G.S. 160D-1119
§ 160D-1119. (Effective January 1, 2021) Unsafe buildings condemned.
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G.S. 160D-1120
§ 160D-1120. (Effective January 1, 2021) Removing notice from condemned building.
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G.S. 160D-1121
§ 160D-1121. (Effective January 1, 2021) Action in event of failure to take corrective action.
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G.S. 160D-1122
§ 160D-1122. (Effective January 1, 2021) Order to take corrective action.
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G.S. 160D-1123
§ 160D-1123. (Effective January 1, 2021) Appeal; finality of order if not appealed.
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G.S. 160D-1124
§ 160D-1124. (Effective January 1, 2021) Failure to comply with order.
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G.S. 160D-1125
§ 160D-1125. (Effective January 1, 2021) Enforcement.
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G.S. 160D-1126
§ 160D-1126. (Effective January 1, 2021) Records and reports.
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G.S. 160D-1127
§ 160D-1127. (Effective January 1, 2021) Appeals.
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G.S. 160D-1128
§ 160D-1128. (Effective January 1, 2021) Fire limits.
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G.S. 160D-1129
§ 160D-1129. (Effective January 1, 2021) Regulation authorized as to repair, closing, and demolition of nonresidential buildings or structures; order of public officer.
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Article 12 - Minimum Housing Codes.
G.S. 160D-1201
§ 160D-1201. (Effective January 1, 2021) Authorization.
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G.S. 160D-1202
§ 160D-1202. (Effective January 1, 2021) Definitions.
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G.S. 160D-1203
§ 160D-1203. (Effective January 1, 2021) Ordinance authorized as to repair, closing, and demolition; order of public officer.
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G.S. 160D-1204
§ 160D-1204. (Effective January 1, 2021) Heat source required.
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G.S. 160D-1205
§ 160D-1205. (Effective January 1, 2021) Standards.
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G.S. 160D-1206
§ 160D-1206. (Effective January 1, 2021) Service of complaints and orders.
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G.S. 160D-1207
§ 160D-1207. (Effective January 1, 2021) Periodic inspections.
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G.S. 160D-1208
§ 160D-1208. (Effective January 1, 2021) Remedies.
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G.S. 160D-1209
§ 160D-1209. (Effective January 1, 2021) Compensation to owners of condemned property.
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G.S. 160D-1210
§ 160D-1210. (Effective January 1, 2021) Additional powers of public officer.
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G.S. 160D-1211
§ 160D-1211. (Effective January 1, 2021) Administration of ordinance.
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G.S. 160D-1212
§ 160D-1212. (Effective January 1, 2021) Supplemental nature of Article.
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Article 13 - Additional Authority.
G.S. 160D-1301
§ 160D-1301. (Effective January 1, 2021) Legislative intent.
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G.S. 160D-1302
§ 160D-1302. (Effective January 1, 2021) Finding of necessity.
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G.S. 160D-1303
§ 160D-1303. (Effective January 1, 2021) Local governments authorized to acquire and reconvey real property.
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G.S. 160D-1304
§ 160D-1304. (Effective January 1, 2021) Joint action by governing bodies.
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G.S. 160D-1305
§ 160D-1305. (Effective January 1, 2021) Powers of governing bodies.
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G.S. 160D-1306
§ 160D-1306. (Effective January 1, 2021) Appropriations authorized.
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G.S. 160D-1307
§ 160D-1307. (Effective January 1, 2021) Definitions.
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G.S. 160D-1311
§ 160D-1311. (Effective January 1, 2021) Community development programs and activities.
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G.S. 160D-1312
§ 160D-1312. (Effective January 1, 2021) Acquisition and disposition of property for redevelopment.
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G.S. 160D-1313
§ 160D-1313. (Effective January 1, 2021) Urban Development Action Grants.
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G.S. 160D-1314
§ 160D-1314. (Effective January 1, 2021) Urban homesteading programs.
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G.S. 160D-1315
§ 160D-1315. (Effective January 1, 2021) Downtown development projects.
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G.S. 160D-1316
§ 160D-1316. (Effective January 1, 2021) Low- and moderate-income housing programs.
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G.S. 160D-1320
§ 160D-1320. (Effective January 1, 2021) Program to finance energy improvements.
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Article 14 - Judicial Review.
G.S. 160D-1401
§ 160D-1401. (Effective January 1, 2021) Declaratory judgments.
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G.S. 160D-1402
§ 160D-1402. (Effective January 1, 2021) Appeals in the nature of certiorari.
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G.S. 160D-1403
§ 160D-1403. (Effective January 1, 2021) Appeals of decisions on subdivision plats.
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G.S. 160D-1404
§ 160D-1404. (Effective January 1, 2021) Other civil actions.
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G.S. 160D-1405
§ 160D-1405. (Effective January 1, 2021) Statutes of limitation.
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