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NC H433
Bill
Status
6/26/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Bell
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Military Lands Protection Act of 2013 to regulate construction of tall buildings and structures (over 200 feet) in areas surrounding major military installations in North Carolina.
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Prohibits construction of tall buildings or structures within 5 miles of specified military installations including Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point Air Station, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, and others without Building Code Council endorsement.
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Requires applicants to obtain Federal Aviation Administration clearance and notify affected military base commanders; Building Code Council has 90 days to review and must deny projects that would interfere with military operations, training, or air navigation.
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Counties and cities cannot provide utility services (electricity, water, sewer, gas, telephone) to buildings constructed in violation of the act.
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Provides maximum civil penalty of $5,000 per violation, with each day of continuing violation counted separately; law becomes effective October 1, 2013 for construction initiated on or after that date.
Legislative Description
Land Use Surrounding Military Installations
Last Action
Ch. SL 2013-206
6/26/2013