Land Use & Zoning
NC's 'Adequate Public Facilities' ordinances (APFOs) are designed to:
AEnsure all properties have access to the internet
BCondition development approvals on the availability of adequate roads, schools, water, and sewer to serve the new development✓ Correct
CRequire all new buildings to include public restrooms
DMandate that builders donate land for public parks
Explanation
APFOs (or 'concurrency' requirements) require that adequate public infrastructure — roads, schools, water/sewer, emergency services — be in place or committed before development approvals are granted, preventing infrastructure from being overwhelmed by growth.
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