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Kenly council delays vote on resolution supporting HB24 that would restore local downzoning authority

Town of Kenly Town Council · February 10, 2025
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Summary

The council heard a staff presentation on HB24, which would restore local authority to initiate downzoning, discussed property-rights concerns and deferred action to seek further briefing from the town attorney.

Interim Town Manager Tony Sears presented Resolution #2025-05, a proposal to support House Bill 24 in the North Carolina General Assembly. The bill would repeal Section 3K.1 of State Law 2024-57 and restore authority for local governments to initiate downzoning without property-owner consent.

Sears summarized the bill’s potential effects on the town’s ability to adopt residential zoning changes and noted contrasting viewpoints: managers favor increased local flexibility while some citizens and council discussion raised concerns about property rights and grandfathering. Marcus Burrell, the town attorney partner, was identified as a staff resource to brief council on legal details.

After discussion, council deferred the resolution for further consideration and requested additional legal briefing before taking action.

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