Restore Down-Zoning Auth./Granville and Wake.

SB 212 restores local government authority to initiate down-zoning in Granville and Wake Counties without requiring written consent from affected property owners. Down-zoning refers to changes that reduce development density or limit permitted land uses (e.g., from commercial to residential). The bill specifically applies to properties within these two counties and their municipalities, reversing a prior requirement that down-zoning amendments needed owner consent. It takes effect immediately upon enactment but applies retroactively to December 11, 2024, to restore pre-existing zoning ordinances affected by a previous law. This policy change directly impacts property owners in Granville and Wake Counties by altering how local governments can modify zoning regulations.