North Carolina Statutes
§ 160D-1307 — Definitions
North Carolina § 160D-1307
JurisdictionNorth Carolina
Ch. 160DLocal Planning and Development Regulation
Art. 13Additional Authority
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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-1307 (2026).
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As used in this Part, the following definitions apply:
(1)Open space or open area. - Any space or area characterized by great natural scenic beauty or where the existing openness, natural condition, or present state of use, if retained, would enhance the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding urban development or would maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources. The terms also include interests or rights in real property and open space land or uses.
(2)Open space land or open space uses. - Any undeveloped or predominantly undeveloped land in an urban area that has value for or is used for one or more of the following purposes:
a. Park and recreational purposes.
b. Conservation of land and other natural resources.
c. Historic or scenic purposes. (20
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Nearby Sections
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§ 160D-1001
Authorization§ 160D-1002
Definitions§ 160D-1003
Approval of governing board required§ 160D-1004
Size and duration§ 160D-1005
Hearing§ 160D-1006
Content and modification§ 160D-1007
Vesting§ 160D-1008
Breach and cure§ 160D-1009
Amendment or termination§ 160D-101
Application§ 160D-1010
Change of jurisdiction§ 160D-1011
Recordation§ 160D-1012
Applicability of procedures to approve debt§ 160D-102
Definitions§ 160D-103
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