SB 165 North Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Session

Restore Down-Zoning/Union and Iredell Cos.

SB 165 restores local government authority to initiate "down-zoning" (changing zoning to restrict development density or land uses) in Union and Iredell Counties and their municipalities without requiring written consent from all affected property owners. The bill amends a law that previously mandated such consent for down-zoning actions, removing this barrier for county and municipal governments. It applies exclusively to Union and Iredell Counties and takes effect retroactively to December 11, 2024, restoring pre-existing zoning authority. This is a policy change affecting how local governments can adjust land-use regulations in those specific jurisdictions.

Issues: ✗ Housing

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

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Governor

Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025

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This document shows formatting and administrative changes to Senate Bill 165 rather than substantive policy changes. The bill's core content regarding down-zoning authority in Union and Iredell Counties remains unchanged. The revisions include updating the bill number format, adding session information, and changing the reference from a draft number to the official bill identifier.

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Updated bill identifier from draft number DRS45085-MQ-65 to official bill number S165-v-1

Added session information and page number formatting to the header

Changed referral information to specify Rules and Operations of the Senate with February 26, 2025 date

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Feb 26, 2025

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Feb 25, 2025

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