Land Use & Zoning
NC's Mountain Ridge Protection Act limits development on:
AAll hills exceeding 100 feet elevation
BRidges exceeding 3,000 feet elevation in certain mountain counties✓ Correct
CCoastal ridges subject to CAMA
DAny slope exceeding 15% grade statewide
Explanation
The NC Mountain Ridge Protection Act restricts the construction of tall buildings on certain mountain ridges (generally above 3,000 feet in designated mountain counties) to protect scenic vistas.
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