Winston-Salem could let its joint planning board decide rezoning requests

Winston-Salem could adopt a local rule letting the joint city-county planning board decide rezoning requests and changes to plans for developing property. This option applies to Winston-Salem and includes changes to the allowed uses of property and its development plans. Before handing over these decisions, the City Council would have to set rules and guidelines for the planning board. The City Council would have to provide appeal rights and retain final review. The authorization would take effect when the bill becomes law. Handing over these decisions would also require the city to adopt a local rule.