§ 23.9. Judicial review of decisions granting or denying approval of subdivision plats.

A final decision granting or denying approval of a subdivision plat by the city council or designated planning agency, whichever has final approval authority under an ordinance regulating the subdivision of land within the city's territorial jurisdiction, shall be subject to review by the superior court of New Hanover County by proceedings in the nature of certiorari. A petitioner seeking review must file a petition in the superior court of New Hanover County within thirty (30) days of the final decision of the city council or planning agency. Failure to file such a petition within thirty (30) days of such final decision shall bar review by the superior court. The final decision of the city council or planning agency shall not be stayed pending review except by order granted by the superior court.

(Sess. Laws 1985, Ch. 238, § 1)