NC H765

Restricts local government development regulations to only those expressly authorized by state law and prohibits localities from enacting regulations more restrictive than state standards, except for floodplain management

Requires cities with populations of 125,000+ to allow at least 6 dwelling units per acre in residential zones and permit residential buildings up to 60 feet in commercial/industrial zones, while prohibiting parking minimums beyond ADA requirements and certain sidewalk mandates

Extends site-specific vesting plan duration from 2 to 5 years (up to 8 years in special circumstances) and requires local governments to approve or deny development applications within 90 days of a complete submission

Creates new water and sewer capacity allocation requirements mandating local governments approve allocation requests within 10 days if capacity exists, with 24-month reservation periods and prohibitions on denying service to force compliance with development conditions

Increases NPDES general stormwater permit fee from $120 to $125, requires 75% property owner consent for new historic district designations, and mandates cities allow tiny houses (under 600 sq ft) and accessory dwelling units in residential zones