Zoning ordinance; reconstruction/restoration of involuntarily damaged or destroyed nonconformities. (HB78)

Introduced By

Del. Terrie Suit (R-Virginia Beach) with support from co-patrons Del. Allen Dudley (R-Rocky Mount), Del. Jeff Frederick (R-Woodbridge), and Del. Harvey Morgan (R-Gloucester)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Reconstruction and restoration of certain damaged or destroyed nonconformities. Provides that if a building is damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster, the zoning ordinance may require that such building be repaired, rebuilt or replaced to eliminate or reduce the nonconforming features to the extent possible, without the need to obtain a variance. If such building cannot be repaired, rebuilt or replaced except to restore it to its original nonconforming condition, the owner shall have the right to do so. Amends § 15.2-2307 (“Vested rights not impaired; nonconforming uses.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

03/30/2006: signed by governor
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