ETJ . However in recent years and in the case of local governments working cooperatively , cities with a population of 10,000 to 25,000 may request for an ETJ of up to two miles outside the city boundary . If the city has a population over 25,000 then it can request an ETJ of three miles . Within these areas , the county may , at the city council ’ s request , exercise their own land use powers within the city ’ s limits or ETJ .
In addition , if a city is interested in enforcing its own zoning and / or subdivision regulations within the ETJ area , the city must present reasoning as to by residents within the ETJ may influence the planning agency and zoning board of adjustments decisions .
Governor ’ s Land Compatibility Task Force Report In May 2012 , the Governor for the State of North Carolina ' s Land Compatibility Task Force published a report that provides a framework for preventing encroachment on and near military installations , training routes , and training areas within the state . The recommendations outlined in the report serve to protect and enhance military missions while maintaining positive relationships with the surrounding communities . Improper , uncoordinated land use planning has led and continues to lead to the degradation and loss of working lands and natural resources critical to the state .
House Bill 254 : Notice of Land-use Planning and Zoning Changes House Bill 254 , titled An Act Amending the Requirements Related to Notice of Land‐use Planning and Zoning Changes to be given to a Military Base by Counties or Cities near the Military Base , was enacted in the 2013 General Assembly Session . The Bill establishes that prior to any changes located within five miles of a military base , the Board of Commissioners must provide written notice to the commander of the military base . The written notice must be sent between 10 to 25 days before the public hearing . Prior to the date of the public hearing , the military may provide comments or analysis to
the board regarding the compatibility of the pro operations at the base . If the board does not rec days of the notice , the military is deemed to wai
The proposed changes requiring notice are :
1 . Changes to the zoning map . 2 . Changes that affect the permitted uses of la 3 . Changes relating to telecommunications tow 4 . Changes to proposed new major subdivision
5 . An increase in the size of an approved subdi percent ( 50 %) of the subdivision ' s total land and undeveloped land .
House Bill 433 : Military Lands Prote North Carolina ’ s House Bill 433 was established the state ’ s military installations by developing he standards for buildings and / or structures within installation . Other concerns addressed by the le sea spaces , along with radio frequency encroach
Counties and / or cities that are located near a mi prohibited from constructing or approving a tall without consent from the Building Code Council developed , the person proposing the constructio to the Building Code Council .
• Identification of the major military installa commander of the installation that is loca proposed tall building or structure .
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