160D-1301. Legislative intent. It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide a means whereby any local government may acquire by purchase, gift, grant, devise, lease, or otherwise, and through the expenditure of public funds, the fee or any lesser interest or right in real property in order to preserve, through limitation of their […]
160D-1302. Finding of necessity. The General Assembly finds that the rapid growth and spread of urban development in the State is encroaching upon, or eliminating, many open areas and spaces of varied size and character, including many having significant scenic or aesthetic values, which areas and spaces if preserved and maintained in their present open […]
160D-1303. Local governments authorized to acquire and reconvey real property. Any local government may acquire by purchase, gift, grant, devise, lease, or otherwise, the fee or any lesser interest, development right, easement, covenant, or other contractual right of or to real property within its respective jurisdiction, when it finds that the acquisition is necessary to […]
160D-1304. Joint action by governing bodies. A local government may enter into any agreement with any other local government for the purpose of jointly exercising the authority granted by this Part. (2019-111, s. 2.4; 2020-3, s. 4.33(a); 2020-25, s. 51(a), (b), (d).)
160D-1305. Powers of governing bodies. A local government, in order to exercise the authority granted by this Part, may: (1) Enter into and carry out contracts with the State or federal government or any agencies thereof under which grants or other assistance are made to the local government. (2) Accept any assistance or funds that […]
160D-1306. Appropriations authorized. For the purposes set forth in this Part, a local government may appropriate funds not otherwise limited as to use by law. (2019-111, s. 2.4; 2020-3, s. 4.33(a); 2020-25, s. 51(a), (b), (d).)
160D-1307. Definitions. As used in this Part, the following definitions apply: (1) Open space or open area. – Any space or area characterized by great natural scenic beauty or where the existing openness, natural condition, or present state of use, if retained, would enhance the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding urban development […]
160D-1311. Community development programs and activities. (a) A local government is authorized to engage in, to accept federal and State grants and loans for, and to appropriate and expend funds for community development programs and activities. In undertaking community development programs and activities, in addition to other authority granted by law, a local government may […]
160D-1312. Acquisition and disposition of property for redevelopment. Any local government is authorized, either as a part of a community development program or independently thereof, and without the necessity of compliance with the Urban Redevelopment Law, to exercise the following powers: (1) To acquire, by voluntary purchase from the owner or owners, real property that […]
160D-1313. Urban Development Action Grants. Any local government is authorized, either as a part of a community development program or independently thereof, to enter into contracts or agreements with any person, association, or corporation to undertake and carry out specified activities in furtherance of the purposes of Urban Development Action Grants authorized by the Housing […]
160D-1314. Urban homesteading programs. A local government may establish a program of urban homesteading, in which residential property of little or no value is conveyed to persons who agree to rehabilitate the property and use it, for a minimum number of years, as their principal place of residence. Residential property is considered of little or […]
160D-1315. Downtown development projects. (a) Definition. – As used in this section, "downtown development project" or "joint development project" means a capital project, in a central business district, as that district is defined by the governing board, comprising one or more buildings and including both public and private facilities. By way of illustration but not […]
160D-1316. Low- and moderate-income housing programs. Any local government is authorized to exercise the following powers: (1) To engage in and to appropriate and expend funds for residential housing construction, new or rehabilitated, for sale or rental to persons and families of low and moderate income. Any governing board may contract with any person, association, […]
160D-1320. Program to finance energy improvements. (a) Purpose. – The General Assembly finds it is in the best interest of the citizens of North Carolina to promote and encourage renewable energy and energy efficiency within the State in order to conserve energy, promote economic competitiveness, and expand employment in the State. The General Assembly also […]
