NC Rules Defying Common Sense Wage War on Affordable Housing Dear Gov. Perdue, I was moved to write you upon reading your "Setting Government Straight " webpage, especially the page devoted to Regulation Reform on which you said: "Today, I'm asking North Carolinians to tell me what you would do to set government straight. Tell me about rules that defy common sense — rules that hinder job creation — slow progress — or hurt local governments or schools. I can promise — North Carolina will listen to you." I wish to share with you that various current state and local laws are working together to prohibit homeowners from offering affordable housing in Asheville, and in NC at large. As a result, less affordable housing is available and also many homeowners now face foreclosure and bankruptcy. Simple legislative reforms can offer solutions which would prevent unnecessary hardships levied upon thousands of North Carolinians. Home Rule Prohibited in NC The fundamental problem is regarding the lack of home rule among NC municipalities. While other states allow municipalities to make decisions and allowances regarding state building codes and regulations at the local level, NC is apparently one which does not. The prohibition of home rule prevents municipalities from assessing on a case-by-case basis, dwellings and buildings which simply do not fit into the "one-size-fits-all" NC building regulations. This is causing major hardships among NC residents who are already struggling to ...
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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