HB2
Negotiations continue amongst the in the HB186 vehicle. The key sticking point is allowing a referendum on local non-discrimitation ordinances. My prediction is that if HB186 doesn’t get worked out…
Summerfield PD Ordinance
Council began the February public hearing by remanding the proposed PD Ordinance back to staff/planning board to add measurable standards. The proposed ordinance is form-based and the lack of specific…
GSO Water and Sewer Utility Maps On-line Access
Water Resources met with TREBIC engineers and land developers to discuss how best to provide access to utility information while still maintaining the security required by the 2002 Bioterrorism Act.…
GC Fee Increases
County staff is proposing the first widespread, comprehensive fee increases since before 1999 (TREBIC’s tenure – you’re welcome!). County Manager Marty Lawing has asked we emphasize that these proposals have…
Builder Inventory Property Tax Exemption
Builder members are experiencing some inconsistencies in how closing attorneys calculate the tax exemption on Closing Disclosures. Some attorneys adjust for it, some do not. NCHBA confirms that the exemption…
Guilford County Environmental Health Off-Site Septic Ordinance v. New State Statute
The Health Department staff met with our Task Force to discuss changing our local ordinances to match the new state statute. Differences are minimal since the State version is based…
