North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 160A. Cities and Towns § 160A-400.22. Local governments authorized to enter into development agreements;  approval of governing body required

(a) A local government may establish procedures and requirements, as provided in this Part, to consider and enter into development agreements with developers.  A development agreement must be approved by the governing body of a local government by ordinance.

(b) The development agreement may, by ordinance, be incorporated, in whole or in part, into any planning, zoning, or subdivision ordinance adopted by the local government.