§ 160A-500 – Short title.

160A-500. Short title. This Article shall be known and may be cited as the "Urban Redevelopment Law." (1951, c. 1095, s. 1; 1973, c. 426, s. 75.)

§ 160A-501 – Findings and declaration of policy.

160A-501. Findings and declaration of policy. It is hereby determined and declared as a matter of legislative finding: (1) That there exist in urban communities in this State blighted areas as defined herein. (2) That such areas are economic or social liabilities, inimical and injurious to the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the […]

§ 160A-502 – Additional findings and declaration of policy.

160A-502. Additional findings and declaration of policy. It is further determined and declared as a matter of legislative finding: (1) That the cities of North Carolina constitute important assests for the State and its citizens; that the preservation of the cities and of urban life against physical, social, and other hazards is vital to the […]

§ 160A-503 – Definitions.

160A-503. Definitions. The following terms where used in this Article, shall have the following meanings, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) "Area of operation" – The area within the territorial boundaries of the city or county for which a particular commission is created. (2) "Blighted area" shall mean an area in […]

§ 160A-504 – Formation of commissions.

160A-504. Formation of commissions. (a) Each municipality, as defined herein, is hereby authorized to create separate and distinct bodies corporate and politic to be known as the redevelopment commission of the municipality by the passage by the governing body of such municipality of an ordinance or resolution creating a commission to function within the territorial […]

§ 160A-505 – Alternative organization.

160A-505. Alternative organization. (a) In lieu of creating a redevelopment commission as authorized herein, the governing body of any municipality may, if it deems wise, either designate a housing authority created under the provisions of Chapter 157 of the General Statutes to exercise the powers, duties, and responsibilities of a redevelopment commission as prescribed herein, […]

§ 160A-505.1 – Commission budgeting and accounting systems as a part of municipality budgeting and accounting systems.

160A-505.1. Commission budgeting and accounting systems as a part of municipality budgeting and accounting systems. The governing body of a municipality may by resolution provide that the budgeting and accounting systems of the municipality’s redevelopment commission or, if the municipality’s housing authority is exercising the powers, duties, and responsibilities of a redevelopment commission, the budgeting […]

§ 160A-506 – Creation of a county redevelopment commission.

160A-506. Creation of a county redevelopment commission. If the board of county commissioners of a county by resolution declares that blighted areas do exist in said county, and the redevelopment of such areas is necessary in the interest of public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of such county, the county commissioners of […]

§ 160A-507 – Creation of a regional redevelopment commission.

160A-507. Creation of a regional redevelopment commission. If the board of county commissioners of two or more contiguous counties by resolution declare that blighted areas do exist in said counties and the redevelopment of such areas is necessary in the interest of public health, morals, or welfare of the residents of such counties, the county […]

§ 160A-507.1 – Creation of a joint county-city redevelopment commission.

160A-507.1. Creation of a joint county-city redevelopment commission. A county and one or more cities within the county are hereby authorized to create a separate and distinct body corporate and politic to be known as the joint redevelopment commission by the passage of a resolution by the board of county commissioners and the governing body […]

§ 160A-508 – Appointment and qualifications of members of commission.

160A-508. Appointment and qualifications of members of commission. Upon certification of a resolution declaring the need for a commission to operate in a city or town, the mayor and governing board thereof, respectively, shall appoint, as members of the commission, not less than five nor more than nine citizens who shall be residents of the […]

§ 160A-509 – Tenure and compensation of members of commission.

160A-509. Tenure and compensation of members of commission. The mayor and governing body shall designate overlapping terms of not less than one nor more than five years for the members who are first appointed. Thereafter, the term of office shall be five years. A member shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and […]

§ 160A-510 – Organization of commission.

160A-510. Organization of commission. The members of a commission shall select from among themselves a chairman, a vice-chairman, and such other officers as the commission may determine. A commission may employ a secretary, its own counsel, and such technical experts, and such other agents and employees, permanent or temporary, as it may require, and may […]

§ 160A-511 – Interest of members or employees.

160A-511. Interest of members or employees. No member or employee of a commission shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any redevelopment project or in any property included or planned to be included in any redevelopment area, or in any area which he may have reason to believe may be certified to be a […]

§ 160A-512 – Powers of commission.

160A-512. Powers of commission. A commission shall constitute a public body, corporate and politic, exercising public and essential governmental powers, which powers shall include all powers necessary or appropriate to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this Article, including the following powers in addition to those herein otherwise granted: (1) To procure […]

§ 160A-513 – Preparation and adoption of redevelopment plans.

160A-513. Preparation and adoption of redevelopment plans. (a) A commission shall prepare a redevelopment plan for any area certified by the planning commission to be a redevelopment area. A redevelopment plan shall be sufficiently complete to indicate its relationship to definite local objectives as to appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational […]

§ 160A-514 – Required procedures for contracts, purchases and sales; powers of commission in carrying out redevelopment project.

160A-514. Required procedures for contracts, purchases and sales; powers of commission in carrying out redevelopment project. (a) A commission may privately contract for engineering, legal, surveying, professional or other similar services without advertisement or bid. (b) In entering and carrying out any contract for construction, demolition, moving of structures, or repair work or the purchase […]

§ 160A-515 – Eminent domain.

160A-515. Eminent domain. The commission may exercise the right of eminent domain in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A, but only where the property to be taken is a blighted parcel. (1951, c. 1095, s. 12; 1965, c. 679, s. 3; c. 1132; 1967, c. 932, ss. 2, 3; 1973, c. 426, s. 75; […]

§ 160A-515.1 – Project development financing.

160A-515.1. Project development financing. (a) Authorization. – A city may finance a redevelopment project and any related public improvements with the proceeds of project development financing debt instruments, issued pursuant to Article 6 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes, together with any other revenues that are available to the city. Before it receives the […]

§ 160A-516 – Issuance of bonds.

160A-516. Issuance of bonds. (a) The commission shall have power to issue bonds from time to time for any of its corporate purposes including the payment of principal and interest upon any advances for surveys and plans for redevelopment projects. The commission shall also have power to issue refunding bonds for the purpose of paying […]