Amends GS 153A-343 (concerning zoning procedures as they relate to counties) and GS 160A-384 (concerning zoning procedures as they relate to cities and towns) in the following ways, applicable only to Randolph County and the municipalities located entirely or partially within Randolph County.

Allows the county board of commissioners or city council to delegate to the planning board, by ordinance, the authority to conduct the required public hearing for and to make the final decision on proposed zoning map amendments. Authorizes the county/city to set out procedures for the public hearing. Requires a final decision by the planning board by majority vote of its members. 

Provides for an appeal to the board of commissioners or city council of the final decision by the planning board by writing the county/city manager within 15 days of the final decision. Requires the board of commissioners or city council to review the decision of the planning board de novo.

Allows the county/city to rescind or modify any authority delegated to the planning board under these statutes.