Derelict buildings and structures; locality authorized to require removal, repair, etc., thereof. (HB1671)
Introduced By
Del. Rosalyn Dance (D-Petersburg) with support from 18 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
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Description
Derelict buildings. Defines derelict building as one that has endangered public health and safety, been vacant, boarded up, and without lawful utilities for a period in excess of six months. Authorizes local governments to incentivize owners' timely submission of a plan for demolition or renovation,by providing real estate tax abatements and fee refunds. Simplifies tax lien enforcement and blight provisions and encourages action on derelict buildings by adjusting time frames. This bill is recommended by the Virginia Housing Commission. Amends § 15.2-1115 (“Abatement or removal of nuisances.”), § 15.2-906 (“Authority to require removal, repair, etc., of buildings and other structures.”), § 15.2-907.1 (“Authority to require removal, repair, etc., of buildings that are declared to be derelict.”), § 15.2-958.1 (“Sale of certain property in certain cities.”), § 36-105 (“Enforcement of Code; appeals from decisions of local department; inspection of buildings; inspection warrants; inspection of elevators.”), § 36-49.1:1 (“Spot blight abatement authorized; procedure.”), § 58.1-3965 (“When land may be sold for delinquent taxes; notice of sale; owner\u2019s right of redemption.”), § 58.1-3969 (“Order of reference; appointment of special commissioner to make sale; costs; attorney fees.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
