Affordable housing dwelling unit program; allows governing body to amend its zoning ordinances. (HB1565)
Introduced By
Del. Bobby Orrock (R-Thornburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Affordable housing dwelling unit program. Allows the governing body of any locality to amend its zoning ordinances to provide for an affordable housing dwelling unit program. Under current law only certain specific localities are permitted to provide for such a program. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/04/2013 | Committee |
| 01/04/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100891D |
| 01/04/2013 | Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns |
| 01/11/2013 | Assigned CC & T sub: #2 |
| 01/24/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (11-Y 0-N) |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in Counties, Cities and Towns |
Map
This bill mentions Albemarle, Alexandria, Loudoun.
Comments
The Housing Coalition strongly supports this bill that would expand the authority of any locality in the state to adopt an affordable dwelling unit ordinance. Currently, each locality must seek GA approval for this type of program. ADU's " encourage the construction and continued existence of moderately priced housing by providing for optional increases in density in order to reduce land costs for such moderately priced housing." This bill died in subcommittee.