Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning and Zoning.

HB 1226 allows the City of Winston-Salem to delegate its rezoning authority to a joint city-county planning board, while the city council retains the final power to approve or reject decisions and handle appeals. The bill outlines specific rules for how this delegation works, including requirements for the council to establish guidelines and the ability to create different types of zoning districts with varying permitted uses. Additionally, the legislation authorizes the city to offer density bonuses or other financial incentives to developers who agree to build housing for low- or moderate-income individuals.