Ryan Carter

North Carolina will end off-street parking minimum requirements for future developments starting in 2027, aiming to reduce construction costs and environmental impact from excessive parking lots. Supporters argue this will lower housing costs and address pollution from impervious surfaces, while some residents express concerns about daily parking challenges.

Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 162 into law to eliminate mandatory minimum parking requirements, aiming to reduce stormwater runoff and construction costs while enabling local governments to incentivize development. The legislation, supported by developers and environmental groups, targets large parking lots as pollution sources and passed both legislative chambers with near-unanimous support.