In addition to initiation of enforcement actions under G.S. § 160D-404, development approvals may be revoked by the local government issuing the development approval by notifying the holder in writing stating the reason for the revocation. The local government shall follow the same development review and approval process required for issuance of the development approval, including any required notice or hearing, in the review and approval of any revocation of that approval. Development approvals shall be revoked for any substantial departure from the approved application, plans, or specifications; for refusal or failure to comply with the requirements of any applicable local development regulation or any state law delegated to the local government for enforcement purposes in lieu of the state; or for false statements or misrepresentations made in securing the approval. Any development approval mistakenly issued in violation of an applicable state or local law may also be revoked. The revocation of a development approval by a staff member may be appealed pursuant to G.S. § 160D-405. If an appeal is filed regarding a development regulation adopted by a local government pursuant to this chapter, the provisions of G.S. § 160D-405(e) regarding stays apply.
(Ord. passed 6-8-2021)