NC H1043

Adds new restriction preventing cities from extending extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) into areas where the county has already adopted and is enforcing a zoning ordinance.

Modifies existing restriction on city ETJ expansion to apply only when counties are enforcing both subdivision regulations and the State Building Code, rather than requiring all three regulations.

Requires municipalities planning to exercise ETJ to notify affected property owners by first-class mail at least four weeks before public hearings, informing them of jurisdiction effects and their rights to participate.

Allows property used for bona fide farm purposes to be exempt from municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction, with exemption ending if property ceases agricultural use.

Effective date: July 1, 2012.