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Bogue council unanimously backs bill to restore local downzoning authority
Summary
The Bogue Town Council voted unanimously Feb. 17 to adopt a resolution supporting House Bill 24, which seeks to repeal State Law 2024-57 and restore local governments’ ability to initiate downzoning without requiring affected property owners’ approval.
The Town of Bogue Council on Feb. 17 unanimously adopted a resolution supporting House Bill 24, seeking to repeal State Law 2024-57 and restore the authority of local governments to initiate downzoning.
Town Clerk Shawne Southard presented the resolution as New Business, saying State Law 2024-57 changed local-government rules so that downzoning would be allowed only if affected property owners approved. Councilman John Dale moved to accept the resolution; Councilman Albert Taylor seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
The resolution recorded the council’s formal support for House Bill 24, titled “An Act to Restore the Authority for Local Governments to Initiate Downzoning.” The council did not add conditions or amendments during the meeting and took its vote without recorded opposition.
The vote was procedural and advisory: the council’s action registers the municipality’s position for state lawmakers to consider. No further action or implementation steps were specified at the meeting.
The council will include the adopted resolution in the official minutes and routing as appropriate. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
