Land Use & Zoning

In NC, the 'extraterritorial jurisdiction' (ETJ) of a municipality allows the city to:

AAnnex neighboring counties
BApply land use regulations in unincorporated areas adjacent to city limits✓ Correct
COverride county zoning within 5 miles of city limits
DTax property owners outside city limits

Explanation

NC law (G.S.

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