Bill Summary for H 769 (2013-2014)

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Apr 25 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 769 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT AMENDING THE ZONING LAWS TO LIMIT WHEN COUNTIES MAY RESTRICT THE PLACEMENT OF MANUFACTURED HOMES IN AREAS ZONED FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE.
Intro. by Ramsey, Burr, Wray.

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House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Amends GS 153A-341.1 (zoning regulations for manufactured homes) deleting "historic districts" as an example of areas where uniform aesthetic and design standards are imposed andthe placement of manufactured homes may reasonably be restricted.

Removes criteria from the definition of manufactured home that the home be a transportable structure of at least 320 square feet built on permanent chassis structures.

Permits a county to adopt and enforce reasonable appearance criteria for manufactured homes. Provides that the criteria is to by adopted by ordinance. Provides that nothing in this section is to be construed as preempting or superseding valid restrictive covenants that run with the land.

Makes organizational and clarifying changes.