2006 Legislation Related to Planning, Development, and Land Use Regulation

David W. Owens
Institute of Government
School of Government
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
     
Updated through: 8/16/06     

The following is a list of bills related to planning, land use regulation, environment, transportation, and similar matters introduced in the 2006 session of the North Carolina General Assembly, as well as further action on those 2005 bills eligible for consideration in 2006. The General Assembly's 2006 session adjourned July 28, 2006. The 2007 session of the General Assembly will convene on January 24, 2007.

Senate bills are listed first, followed by House bills. The last action taken in each house is indicated. "Comm. fav" indicates the bill was reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, but no floor action was been taken. "Passed" indicates the bill passed in the indicated house. If final legislative approval was taken and the bill ratified but it has not yet become law (e.g., awaiting the Governor's signature), "Ratif." appears in the last column. For bills that have become law, a session law chapter number is included in the last column.

Copies of the texts of all bills, and a detailed legislative history for each bill, can be obtained through the General Assembly’s Bill Information web site.

 

Bill
Number 		Title/Short Description
Identical
Senate Action
House Action
Session Law Chapter No.
S. 247 Restrict location of heliports within 10 miles of national park or tribal lands in some western counties  
Passed
Comm fav.
  
S. 350 Miscellaneous local acts: Raise value for junk cars from $100 to $500 in Ahoskie, Cramerton, Farmville, and LaGrange; allow Marshville and Wingate ETJ without county approval  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-171
S. 353 Adopt one year moratorium on new landfills and direct study issue  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-244
S. 386 Allow development agreements by Cabarrus County and its municipalities; limit annexation into county by cities primarily outside the county  
Passed
    
S. 551 Allow tobacco buyout payments to count towards income requirement for agricultural use value taxation
H. 705
Passed
    
S. 602 Technical corrections act  
Passed
Passed
Ratif.
S. 835 Authorize creation of jet noise zones adjacent to airports to address noise from military training (except National Guard facilities), allow requirements of notice to purchasers of such property, and direct Building Code Council to study additional noise insulation  
Passed
    
S. 912 Phase out video poker by July 1, 2007  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-6
S. 951 Revise procedures and requirements for municipalities displacing private solid waste contractors in newly annexed areas  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-193
S. 970 Revise provisions for judicial appeals of quasi-judicial land use decisions  
Passed
    
S. 1121 Revise Brownfields reuse statute  
Passed
Passed
SL 2006-71
S. 1122 Establish land and water conservation study commission  
Passed
Passed
22S.L. 2006-3
S. 1143 Provide for immunity for local governments and building inspection officers unless act or omission was material to value of building and is proven by clear and convincing evidence  
Passed
.
  
S. 1185 Move planning jurisdiction of specified territory from Navassa to Brunswick County
H. 2093
Passed
    
S. 1199 Modify junk car definition (increase value from $100 to $500) for Belmont, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Gastonia, Mount Holly, Dallas, and Stanley  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-166
S. 1222 Referendum to amend state constitution to limit use of eminent domain        
S. 1229 Referendum to amend state constitution to limit use of eminent domain        
S. 1267 Remove cap on voluntary annexations by Roanoke Rapids
H. 1823
      
S. 1281 Clean Water Bonds -- authorize issuance of $1 billion in bonds if voters approve        
S. 1321 Remove authorization for use of eminent domain in urban redevelopment        
S. 1324 Restrict use of eminent domain authority        
S. 1376 Deannex specified area from Mt. Pleasant        
S. 1381 Repeal Toll Bridge Authority
H. 1828
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-228
S. 1428 Remove 10% area cap on satellite annexations for Benson, Burgaw, Clayton, Dobson, Yadkinville  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-122

S. 1429

 Annex specified ROW into Navassa        
S. 1442 Repeal subdivision definition modifications applicable to Rutherford County; study red light cameras  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-189
S. 1488 Study building code issues relative to natural hazards        
S. 1523 2006 Technical Corrections Act. Includes provison re timing of approval of plan consistency statement by governing boards; 64-foot height limit in Hendersonville
H. 2043
Passed
Passed
Ratif.
S. 1526 Deannex specified territory from Reidsville
H. 2251
Passed
Passed
SL 2006-35
S. 1541 Modify definition of subdivision for Tabor City        
S. 1547 Establish program for protection of private drinking wells        
S. 1561 Amend laws on interbasin water transfers        
S. 1563 Revise tax credit for donated natural areas and access areas for pass-through entitites
H. 2156
Comm. fav.
    
S. 1566 Implementation of Phase II stormwater program. Includes disapproval of specified prior EMC rules; sets standards for delineation of covered areas; designation of regulated entities; petitions for coverage;permit standards; vested rights; imlementation schedule and ordinances
H. 2166
Passed
Passed
Ratif
S. 1591 Extend Global Climate Change Commission to 2008
H. 2125
Passed
Passed
SL 2006-73
S. 1599 Exempt certain greenhouses from state building code
H. 2168
      
S. 1600 Amend rules for ground disturbing activities near trout streams
H. 2162
      
S. 1734 Deannex specified area from Harrisburg  
Passed
Passed
SL 2006-84
S. 1741 2006 Appropriations Act  
Passed
Passed
SL 2006-66
S. 1819 Establish and fund Turnpike Encouragement and Assistance program
H. 2829
      
S. 1852 Incorporate town of Midway  
Passed
Passed
SL 2006-37
S. 1894 Create sales tax rebate for modular housing        
S. 1896 Authorize Bertie County to construct affordable housing for teachers and county employees  
Passed
Passed
SL 2006-61
S. 1903 Authorize Hertford Co. to construct affordable rental housing for school and local government employees  
Passed
Passed
SL 2006-86
S. 1905 Annex specified area into Asheville  
Passed
Passed
SL 2006-36
S. 1907 Authorize (subject to approval by state referendum) $1 billion bond for land and water conservation
H. 2827
      
S. 1927 Remove 10% cap on satellite annexations for Clayton and Princeton        
S. 1928 Authorize Clayton and Reidsville to regulate tree clear-cutting prior to development  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-115
S. 1971 Direct DENR to develop cost-share program for swine farm lagoon replacement        
S. 2014 Allow test of offshore undercurrent erosion control project at North Topsail Beach        
S. 2026 Establish pilot program for streamlined septic tank reviews
H. 2872
      
S. 2051 Promote energy conservation by state agencies: alternative fuel vehicles; energy assistance to low income persons; plan for biofuels; conservation in state facilities  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-206
           
H. 22 Amend Wilmington charter to provide that specified hospital expansion is permitted use under zoning    
Passed
  
H. 347 Expand farmland preservation program    
Passed
  
H. 413 2005 Studies Bill -- Authorized studies include Kelo follow-up; abandoned mobile homes; ETJ operation of public utilities; flooding issues; fair housing issues; global climate change issues; extends Growth Strategies Oversight Committee to 2007  
Passed
Passed
  
H. 474 Provide state tax credit for rehabilitation of vacant mills and agricultural warehouses  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-40
H. 688 Require certification of onsite wastewater contractors and inspectors  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-82
H. 734 Move specified territory from Navassa to Brunswick County zoning jurisdiction until 2010  
Passed
Passed
  
H. 826 Allow Ansonville to give annual notice for weeded lot ordinance violations    
Passed
  
H. 845 Allow Whiteville to use alternative procedure for demolition of unsafe residences in CD target areas  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-116
H. 859 Allow Wilmington MPO to adopt transportation corridor official map  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-237
H. 1025 Allow ABC permits for on-premise wine-making  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-227
H. 1069 Clarify mandatory height limits in Oak Island  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-60
H. 1094 Create pilot program for expedited permitting for onsite wastewater disposal systems  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-136
H. 1288 Direct Environmental Review Commission to study cleanup of abandoned mobile homes     Comm. fav.  
H. 1305 Require city and county boundary maps and city charters to be filed with Secretary of State    
Passed
  
H. 1413 Enhance and encourage local administration of sedimentation erosion control programs  
Passed
Passed
Ratif.
H. 1523 Increase maximum civil penalties for CAMA violations and allow assessment of investigative costs  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-229
H. 1610 Incorporate Rougemont    
Passed
  
H. 1723 2006 Studies, including: authorization for studies on: environmental reviews and permitting for state highways; impact of regulation on housing costs; adequate public facility ordinances; dedicated funding for public transportation; property tax valuation of undeveloped lots; abandoned manufactured homes; extraterritorial utility provision; economic development infrastructure; waterfront access  
Passed
Passed
Ratif
H. 1809 Clean Water Bonds -- authorize issuance of $1 billion in bonds if voters approve        
H. 1819 Prohibit annexation of Lyons Station sanitary district
S. 1240
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-4
H. 1820 Remove 10% area cap on satellite annexations by Grimesland, Stem, and Stovall  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-130
H. 1823 Remove 10% area cap on voluntary annexations by Roanoke Rapids
S. 1267
      
H. 1852 Limit annexations and ETJ extensions into Lincoln County  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-22
H. 1854 Prohibit use of eminent domain for economic development purposes        
H. 1863 Authorize Mebane to install sidewalks in ETJ  
Passed
Passed.
S.L. 2006-10
H. 1881 Deannex specified area from Pink Hill  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-44
H. 1913 Deannex specified area from Red Cross, area revert to previous county zoning  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-46
H. 1924 Affordable housing bonds -- authorize issuance of $250 million in bonds if voters approve        
H. 1965 Restrict use of eminent domain power for economic development to acquisition of blighted parcels  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-224
H. 1989 Remove 10% area cap on satellite annexations for Princeville and Smithfield  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-62
H. 1992 Annex specified territory to Shallotte
S. 1434
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-47
H. 2000 Authorize Mint Hill to give annual notices to chronic violators of nuisance lot ordinance  
Passed
Passed
SL 2006-14
H. 2001 Raise value for junk cars from $100 to $500 in Matthews and Mint Hill  
Passed
Passed
SL 2006-15

H. 2005

 Limit annexations and ETJ extensions into Davidson County        
H. 2012 Protect private drinking water wells by requiring tests before sale or lease of property, require notices of contamination, establish data base        
H. 2093 Move planning jurisdiction of specified territory from Navassa to Brunswick County
S. 1185
      
H. 2127 Authorize state parks additions: Mountain Bog natural area. Sandy Run Savannas natural area, study park at Cabin Lake
S. 1592
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-139
H. 2129 Establish community conservation assistance program
S. 1596
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-78
H. 2156 Revise tax credit for donated natural areas and access areas for pass-through entitites
S. 1563
      
H. 2162 Amend rules for ground disturbing activities near trout streams
S. 1600
      
H. 2164 Amend law on mandatory connections to sanitary district systems
S. 1594
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-214
H. 2168 Exempt certain greenhouses from state building code
S. 1599
      
H. 2193 Study building code issues relative to natural hazards        
H. 2213 Set referendum on state constitutional amendment to limit eminent domain authority re economic development        
H. 2491 Annex specified area into Candor  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-55
H. 2519 Deannex specified area from Harrisburg        
H. 2524 Expand ETJ for Chocowinity  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-51
H. 2549 Authorize annexation of specified area into Landis in 2007 and allow exercise of ETJ in that area pending annexation  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-58
H. 2570 Authorize Greenville to regulate tree clear-cutting prior to development  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-102
H. 2597 Establish special property tax classification to allow use value taxation for 'working waterfronts" (those supporting commercial fishing activity)        
H. 2601 Allow DOT to accept streets in subdivisions platted prior to 10/1/1975        
H. 2603 Require DOT to pave unpaved in unincorporated areas that have been part of county road system for at least 30 years        
H. 2604 Annex specified area into Clayton  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-57
H. 2612 Lower the threshold for construction cost that requires a general contractor to $5,000        
H. 2656 Deannex specified area from Dortches and Morganton  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-56
H. 2676 Extend swine farm moratorium to 2012, study incentives for energy use of animal wastes        
H. 2688 Height limit for buildings in Kure Beach; create 64 foot height limit for Hendersonville (subject to referendum)  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-126
H. 2724 Allow Chapel Hill to accept payments-in-lieu of transportation infrastructure improvements in new developments  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-103
H. 2725 Annex specified area into Chapel Hill  
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-53
H. 2774 Extend swine farm moratoria until 2009, develop cost-share program for lagoon replacement        
H. 2827 Authorize (subject to approval by state referendum) $1 billion bond for land and water conservation
S. 1907
      
H. 2829 Establish and fund Turnpike Encouragement and Assistance program
S. 1819
      
H 2843 Clarify that industrial machinery is not subject to state building code        
H. 2845 Create statewide tipping fee for municipal solid waste landfills, establish fund for site cleanup and addressing environmental/economic impacts of waste disposal        
H. 2870 Establish timetable for review of sanitary landfill permits        
H. 2872 Establish pilot program for streamlined septic tank reviews
S. 2026
      
H. 2873 Establish mandatory county health department permitting for and state rule making on private well protection
S. 2056
Passed
Passed
S.L. 2006-202

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