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Bill Summary · HB 1103

Summary: HB 1103 (2025 Session, North Carolina) – Allow Implementation of Chatham County Unified Development Ordinance

Purpose

  • Authorizes Chatham County to implement and enforce its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and the accompanying zoning map.
  • The bill aims to empower local government, specifically the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, to adopt and apply the UDO and zoning map that the county developed.

Key Provisions

  1. Authorization to Implement and Enforce UDO and Zoning Map

    • The Chatham County Board of Commissioners may implement and enforce:
      • (1) The Unified Development Ordinance adopted by the County Board on November 18, 2024.
      • (2) The zoning map developed to accompany the UDO.

  2. Timing for Adoption/Approval

    • The zoning map accompanying the UDO must be adopted by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners before June 1, 2027.
    • The UDO and the accompanying zoning map become effective when approved by the Board of Commissioners.
    • The Board must grant approval on or before June 1, 2027.

  3. Effective Date

    • The act becomes law upon its effective date (immediately upon enactment).

  4. Statutory References Notwithstanding

    • The bill expressly states that its authorization supersedes certain state statutory constraints:
      • G.S. 160D-601 (which governs local planning and development regulations) and Section 3K.1(c) of S.L. 2024-57 are notwithstanding for the purposes of this act, meaning the county’s authority to implement the UDO and map is not limited by those provisions, at least in the context described.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary Entity: Chatham County, North Carolina
  • Governing Body: Chatham County Board of Commissioners
  • Impacted Instruments:
    • Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) adopted November 18, 2024
    • Zoning map to accompany the UDO

Practical Implications

  • Provides a clear legislative path for Chatham County to move forward with local land-use planning tools already developed (UDO and zoning map).
  • Establishes a deadline for adoption/approval (June 1, 2027), creating a timeline for local implementation and enforcement.
  • By superseding specific state statutory constraints for the act’s scope, it reduces potential legal hurdles to local adoption, subject to timely approval by the county.

Timeline & Process

  • November 18, 2024: UDO adopted by Chatham County (referenced in the bill).
  • By June 1, 2027: County must adopt the accompanying zoning map (if not already in place) and approve the UDO and map for effectiveness.
  • On or before June 1, 2027: County Board must grant approval for the UDO and zoning map to become effective.
  • Effective date of the act: Upon enactment.

Notes

  • The bill is labeled as “Local” and sponsored by Representative Reives with a co-sponsor listed as Robert Reives.
  • The action history shows the bill was filed on April 29, 2026.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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