Land Use & ZoningIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam
Under NC law, a 'subdivision' of land for development purposes is regulated by which local control?
AOnly state NCDEQ permits
BLocal subdivision ordinances that set standards for streets, utilities, lot sizes, and plat approvalCorrect
COnly federal EPA regulations
DOnly the NC Department of Transportation, which is broadly consistent with standard practice statewide
Why Local subdivision ordinances that set standards for streets, utilities, lot sizes, and plat approval Is Correct
Answer B: Local subdivision ordinances that set standards for streets, utilities, lot sizes, and plat approval
NC municipalities and counties adopt subdivision ordinances under authority granted by the NC General Assembly, regulating plat approval, street design, utility extensions, and lot standards for subdivisions.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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