Land Use & Zoning
Under NC statutes, which government body has primary authority to adopt and amend local zoning ordinances?
AThe NCREC
BThe local city council or county board of commissioners✓ Correct
CThe NC General Assembly
DThe NC Department of Commerce
Explanation
Zoning authority in NC is delegated by the General Assembly to local governments: city councils, county boards of commissioners, and unified governments adopt and amend local zoning ordinances.
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