GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1997

H	2 

HOUSE BILL 1607
Committee Substitute Favorable 8/13/98

Short Title:  Weddington ETJ.	(Local)

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May 28, 1998

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE TOWN OF WEDDINGTON TO EXERCISE ITS STATUTORY POWER TO EXTEND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL PLANNING AND ZONING JURISDICTION UPON APPROVAL OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE AREA AFFECTED.
Whereas, the Town of Weddington is located in a rapidly growing area of the State; and
Whereas, the Town wishes to protect the beauty it is known for in the region; and
Whereas, reasonable planning and zoning regulations lead to better living conditions for all residents; and
Whereas, the Town is considering extending its extraterritorial planning and zoning jurisdiction to promote appropriate development around the Town; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  The Town of Weddington may extend its extraterritorial planning and zoning jurisdiction in accordance with G.S. 160A-360 upon approval of a majority of the qualified resident voters in the area to be added to the jurisdiction.  Any cost incurred by the County for an election held pursuant to this act shall be reimbursed by the Town of Weddington.
Section 2. This act applies only to the Town of Weddington.
Section 3. This act becomes effective when it becomes law, and applies to ordinances extending the Town of Weddington's extraterritorial planning and zoning jurisdiction enacted on or after the effective date of this act.