NC H797

Restricts municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) powers to property developed for urban purposes only, as defined in G.S. 160A-36.

Maintains existing distance limits for ETJ: one mile for cities under 10,000 population, two miles for cities 10,000-25,000 population, and three miles for cities over 25,000 population.

Prohibits municipalities from including land or property within their ETJ area in environmental impact assessments for watersheds for regulatory or statutory purposes.

Requires county commission approval for cities to exercise ETJ powers beyond one mile.

Becomes effective upon enactment.