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NC House Bill 162, AKA “the parking lot bill,” was ratified by the state legislature with a combined three “no” votes from the State House and State Senate, and signed into law today by Gov. Josh Stein. The law bans all cities and counties—with certain exceptions—from enforcing parking space minimums regardless of land use or occupancy.

HB 162, also known as the “parking lot bill,” was signed into law today after nearly unanimous, bipartisan support in both the state house and senate. The law prohibits cities and counties from enforcing minimum parking space requirements. This allows for the construction of more homes/apartments, the preservation of more trees, a reduction in stormwater runoff, and reduces development costs.