(A) The enactment of this chapter shall not require the re-adoption of any local government ordinance enacted pursuant to laws that were in effect before July 18, 2023 and are restated or revised herein. The provisions of this chapter shall not affect any act heretofore done, any liability incurred, any right accrued or vested, or any suit or prosecution begun or cause of action accrued as of July 18, 2023 The enactment of this chapter shall not be deemed to amend the geographic area within which town development regulations adopted prior to July 1, 2021 are effective.
(B) G.S. § 153A-3 and § 160A-3 are applicable to this chapter. Nothing in this chapter repeals or amends a charter or local act in effect as of July 18, 2023 unless this chapter or a subsequent enactment of the General Assembly clearly shows a legislative intent to repeal or supersede that charter or local act.
(C) Whenever a reference is made in another section of the General Statutes or any local act, or any town ordinance, resolution, or order, to a portion of G.S. Chapter 160A, Article 19 or Chapter 153A, Article 18 that is repealed or superseded by G.S. Chapter 160D, the reference shall be deemed amended to refer to that portion of G.S. 160D that most nearly corresponds to the repealed or superseded portion of G.S. Chapter 160A, Article 19 or Article 18 of Chapter 153A.133.
(D) Building permits prior to effective date. No section of this chapter shall in any way prohibit, restrict, or affect in any manner or form any person, firm or corporation who has secured a building permit by the town prior to the effective date of this chapter.
For similar state law provisions, refer to G.S. § 160D-111.
(Ord. 23-241, passed 7-18-2023)