WINSTON-SALEM ZONING PROCEDURE CHANGES.

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 1225 (Local) Filed Tuesday, May 5, 2026
AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR THE PLANNING BOARD TO HOLD HEARINGS AND MAKE FINAL DECISIONS FOR ZONING AMENDMENT REQUESTS IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM.
Intro. by Zenger, K. Brown.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (May 6 2026)
H 1225

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: May 5 2026 - View Summary

    Applies only to the City of Winston-Salem.

    Adds subsection GS 160D-602(f) to allow the governing board, by ordinance, to delegate rezoning authority to a designated planning board. Requires the governing board to provide a right of appeal and review before the governing board in accordance with rules adopted by the governing board. Provides that such authority is to be exercised by the designated planning board under rules established by the governing board.