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Henderson council approves ordinance to align local land-use rules with N.C. statute 160D

Henderson City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

After a consultant presentation and a public hearing with no speakers in opposition, the Henderson City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 21-19 to amend Chapter 26 (Zoning and Subdivision) for compliance with North Carolina General Statute 160D; consultants urged municipalities to keep comprehensive plans ‘current’ to reduce legal risk.

Henderson City Council on July 12 approved Ordinance 21-19 amending City Code Chapter 26 to bring local zoning and subdivision rules into compliance with North Carolina General Statute 160D.

Development Services Director Corey Williams and consultants from Insight Consulting said the state law consolidates city and county land-use regulations and requires municipalities to base land-use rules on a current comprehensive plan. Consultant…

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