HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-18 RESOLUTION BY HARNETT COUNTY BOC REQUESTING LOCAL STATUTORY ACT THAT WOULD EXEMPT HC FROM HOUSE BILL 382 DOWNSIZING REGULATIONSRESOLUTION NO. 2026-18
-� Harnett
C 0 U N T Y
NORTH CAROLIN
RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUESTING
A LOCAL STATUTORY ACT THAT WOULD EXEMPT HARNETT COUNTY FROM HOUSE
BILL 382 DOWNZONING REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the County of Harnett (hereinafter referred to as the "County") has experienced
exponential growth with numerous residential subdivisions bringing thousands of new residents to the
County; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the growth, the County realized the need to address various issues such
as infrastructure planning, economic development, agricultural preservation, natural resource protection,
and housing demand/affordability; and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2025, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter
referred to as the "Board of Commissioners") adopted "Harnett Horizons 2040", a comprehensive land
use plan that outlines the community's vision for its future as well as polices and recommendations for
achieving that vision; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of North Carolina House Bill 382, specifically the provisions related to
"down -zoning" in § 160D-601(d) of the North Carolina General Statutes, removed authority from local
governments from amending development standards within their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the new "down -zoning" restrictions, the County is prohibited from
adopting certain policies and recommendations from Harnett Horizons 2040; thereby handcuffing its
ability to manage growth in the County; and
WHEREAS, with the changing landscape of a traditionally rural and agricultural region, it is
essential that the County retain the ability to provide for a thoughtful, orderly, and economically
prosperous vision for the benefit of its current and future residents; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desire to be exempt from the "down -zoning" provisions
from House Bill 382 to protect the wellbeing of its citizens.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
requests that a local act be adopted for the benefit of the County of Harnett that would exempt the County
from amended provisions of § 160D-601(d) of the North Carolina General Statutes as amended by North
Carolina House Bill 382.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be forwarded to those General Assembly
Representatives who serve Harnett County.
Harnett
C O U N T Y
NORTH CAROLINA
Adopted this the 14'h day of April 2026 by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
uncan E. Jaggers, Chai a
ATTEST:
Melissa . Capps, Clerk to th oard