Land Use & Zoning
A NC property within the 'extraterritorial jurisdiction' (ETJ) of a municipality is subject to:
ANo local regulations
BThe municipality's zoning and planning regulations even though it lies outside the city limits✓ Correct
CCounty zoning only
DState-only regulations
Explanation
NC municipalities may exercise zoning and planning authority over land within their ETJ (up to 1-3 miles beyond city limits depending on population), even though that land is outside the corporate boundary.
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