§ 143-151.70 – Short title.
143-151.70. Short title. This Article shall be known as the Military Lands Protection Act of 2013. (2013-206, s. 1.)
§ 143-151.71 – Definitions.
143-151.71. Definitions. Within the meaning of this Article: (1) "Area surrounding major military installations" is the area that extends five miles beyond the boundary of a major military installation and may include incorporated and unincorporated areas of counties and municipalities. (2) Repealed by Session Laws 2014-79, s. 2, effective July 22, 2014. (3) "Commissioner" means […]
§ 143-151.72 – Legislative findings.
143-151.72. Legislative findings. North Carolina has a vested economic interest in preserving, maintaining, and sustaining land uses that are compatible with military activities at major installations. Development located proximate to military installations has been identified as a critical issue impacting the long-term viability of the military in this State. Additional concerns associated with development include […]
§ 143-151.73 – Certain buildings and structures prohibited without endorsement.
143-151.73. Certain buildings and structures prohibited without endorsement. (a) No county or city may authorize the construction of and no person may construct a tall building or structure in any area surrounding a major military installation in this State, unless the county or city is in receipt of either a letter of endorsement issued to […]
§ 143-151.74 – Exemptions from applicability.
143-151.74. Exemptions from applicability. (a) Wind energy facilities and wind energy facility expansions, as those terms are defined in Chapter 143 of the General Statutes, that are subject to the applicable permit requirements of that Chapter shall be exempt from obtaining the endorsement required by this Article. (b) Cellular, radio, and television towers erected to […]
§ 143-151.75 – Endorsement for proposed tall buildings or structures required.
143-151.75. Endorsement for proposed tall buildings or structures required. (a) No person shall undertake construction of a tall building or structure in any area surrounding a major military installation in this State without either first obtaining the endorsement from the State Construction Office or proof of the State Construction Office’s failure to act within the […]
§ 143-151.76 – Application to existing tall buildings and structures.
143-151.76. Application to existing tall buildings and structures. G.S. 143-151.73 applies to tall buildings or structures that existed in an area surrounding major military installations upon the effective date of this Article as follows: (1) No reconstruction, alteration, or expansion may aggravate or intensify a violation by an existing building or structure that did not […]
§ 143-151.77 – Enforcement and penalties.
143-151.77. Enforcement and penalties. (a) In addition to injunctive relief, the Commissioner may assess and collect a civil penalty against any person who violates any of the provisions of this Article or rules adopted pursuant to this Article, as provided in this section. The maximum civil penalty for a violation is five thousand dollars ($5,000). […]