Nothing in this chapter is intended or
be deemed to create any vested right other than those established pursuant to G.S. § 160D-108. Nothing in this chapter
preclude judicial determination, based on common law principles or other statutory provisions, that a vested right exists in a particular case or that a compensable taking has occurred. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing in this chapter
be construed to alter the existing common law.
(Ord. passed 3-1-2004; Am. Ord. passed 10-13-2005; Am. Ord. 2021-03, passed 3-25-2021)