Zoning ordinances; certain residential facilities w/incapacitated persons single family dwellings. (HB142)

Introduced By

Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)

Description

Zoning ordinances; group homes of six or fewer. Authorizes local governments to adopt zoning ordinances considering a residential facility in which no more than six mentally ill, mentally retarded, or developmentally disabled persons reside, with one or more resident counselors or other staff persons, as residential occupancy by a single family. Any group home licensed prior to July 1, 2006, for occupancies of greater than six will be authorized to continue to operate pursuant to the zoning ordinance in effect at the time of its establishment. Amends § 15.2-2291 (“Assisted living facilities and group homes of eight or fewer single-family residence.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.