A. Advisory. Adopted policy guidance is advisory in nature and does not carry the effect of law. Except as provided in G.S. §§ 160D-605, consistency with adopted policy guidance shall not be a requirement for the continuing validity of any provision of this Ordinance.
B. Consistency.
1. This Ordinance is intended to promote development that is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, strategies, and actions contained in the Town's adopted policy guidance.
2. Consistency between a decision made under this Ordinance and the Town's adopted policy guidance is desirable, but is not a legal requirement.
3. Decisions on applications for amendments to the text of this Ordinance or to the Official Zoning Map shall be accompanied by a statement of consistency recognizing if the proposed decision is or is not consistent with the Town's adopted policy guidance in accordance with G.S. § 160D-605.
C. Amendment Upon Inconsistency.
1. To the extent this Ordinance is or becomes inconsistent with the Town's adopted policy guidance, either this Ordinance or the adopted policy guidance, as appropriate, should be amended to retain consistency.
2. All amendments to this Ordinance's text or to the Official Zoning Map should maintain and enhance consistency between this Ordinance and adopted policy guidance.
3. The Board of Commissioners may, as part of the approval of an amendment to the text of this Ordinance or the Official Zoning Map, declare that the Town's adopted policy guidance is also amended for consistency with the approved amendment.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-19; Ord. 2021-65, passed 5-3-2021)