Zoning appeals, board of; changes standard by which variance can be granted. (HB2326)

Introduced By

Del. Clay Athey (R-Front Royal) with support from co-patron Del. Barry Knight (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

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

Description

Boards of zoning appeals; variances. Changes the standard by which a variance can be granted by eliminating the requirement for a showing of a hardship approaching confiscation and instead requiring a clearly demonstrable hardship. Amends § 15.2-2309 (“Powers and duties of boards of zoning appeals.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed

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Poll Results

2 votes

Bill Text

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