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As the largest
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government training,
advisory, and research
organization in the United
States, the School of
Government serves more
than 12,000 public officials
each year.
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Publications | Bulletins

2026 North Carolina Legislation Related to Planning and Development

Planning and Zoning Law Bulletin #38

Monday, November 23, 2026

Faculty Coordinators

Albert and Gladys Coates Distinguished Professor; Professor of Public Law and Government

adamlovelady@sog.unc.edu

James L. Joyce

UNC School of Government
400 South Road
Knapp-Sanders Building, CB 3330
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330
T: 919.966.5381

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