Land Use & Zoning
NC's Mountain Ridge Protection Act restricts high-rise construction on:
AAny mountain in NC
BRidgelines above 3,000 feet in elevation in Western NC✓ Correct
CAll properties within 1 mile of the Blue Ridge Parkway
DAll forested land in NC
Explanation
NC's Mountain Ridge Protection Act (G.S. 113A-205 et seq.) prohibits high-rise buildings (generally over 40 feet) on certain mountain ridgelines above 3,000 feet elevation in the mountain region of NC to protect scenic views and natural resources.
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