Notwithstanding the village's powers of eminent domain as set forth in G.S. § 40A-3(b)(1), the village shall not acquire by condemnation any property in a private, gated community located within the village's municipal borders for the purpose of opening, widening, extending or improving roads, streets, alleys, and sidewalks or acquiring rights-of-way for streets, sidewalks and highways.
(Ord. 10-11, passed 03-17-2010)