SB699: Transportation planning; coordination of state and local.

Chief Patron

Sen. Edd Houck (D-17)

Edd Houck (D-17)
Served: 1984–

Progress

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

Status

04/04/2006: signed by governor

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Summary

Coordination of state and local transportation planning.  Provides that prior to adoption of any comprehensive plan or amendment the locality shall submit such plan or amendment to the Department of Transportation for review and comment. The Department shall provide written comment on the proposed plan or amendment within 45 days of receipt thereof. Also, upon submission to a locality of an application for rezoning, the locality shall submit such application to the Department of Transportation within five days of receipt thereof. Such application shall include a traffic impact statement if required by the locality by ordinance. Within 30 days of its receipt of such application, the Department shall either (i) provide written comment on the rezoning application, or (ii) schedule a meeting, to be held within 60 days of its receipt of the application, with the local planning commission or other agent and the applicant to discuss potential modifications to the application to address any concerns or deficiencies. Furthermore, upon submission to a locality of a subdivision plat or a site plan or plan of development, the locality shall submit such plat or plan to the Department of Transportation in accordance with § 15.2-2260 within five days of receipt of the plat or plan. The bill also provides that a local comprehensive plan may include the designation of a planned system of new and expanded transportation facilities including, but not limited to, roads and highways and commuter rail lines, where appropriate.  This bill incorporates SB 724.  This bill is identical to HB 1513.   View Full Text »