Zoning ordinance; raises maximum misdemeanor penalty for violation thereof. (HB307)
Introduced By
Del. Tom Rust (R-Herndon) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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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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Description
Zoning violations; penalties. Raises the maximum misdemeanor penalty for a zoning violation from $1,000 to $2,000. The misdemeanor maximum penalty for failure to remove or abate a zoning violation within the time period established by the court also increases from $1,000 to $2,000. Each 10-day period during which a zoning violation continues after the conviction or court-ordered abatement period has ended shall constitute a separate offense punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $2,500. Amends § 15.2-2286 (“Permitted provisions in zoning ordinances; amendments; applicant to pay delinquent taxes; penalties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
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This bill mentions Norfolk, Richmond.
