SB 999

Amends GS 113A-10 making organizational changes. New subsection two provides that where a state agency is required to prepare or comment on an environmental document under provisions of local law for residential development that are within existing residential development zones, do not impact protected environmental areas, and meet defined density and footprint thresholds, no separate environmental document is required to be prepared or published under Chapter 113A so long as the environmental document or comment meets the provisions of this Chapter. Clarifies that the subsection is not intended to override local zoning authority, eliminate environmental safeguards, weaken water or air quality standards, and bypass public notice requirements.