Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2499: Comprehensive plan; subdivision ordinance, local approvals, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2499 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Comprehensive plan; subdivision ordinance, local approvals, report. Primary sponsor: David Owen. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Left in Counties, Cities and Towns.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Comprehensive plan; subdivision ordinance; local approvals; work group. Provides that a locality's comprehensive plan shall not constitute the basis, in whole or in part, whether directly or through incorporation into any zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, or other ordinance or manual, for the disapproval of a site plan, subdivision plat, or other administrative approval that is otherwise in conformity with duly adopted standards, ordinances, and statutes. The bill also shortens the timeframes for various local government approvals of subdivision plats and site plans. Additionally, the bill calls on the Virginia Code Commission to convene a work group consisting of various stakeholders to review existing provisions related to the submission, review, and approval of subdivision plats and site plans. The work group shall develop recommendations to (i) organize procedural steps in a clear, logical, and sequential order to enhance ease of reference; (ii) clarify the processes, requirements, and timelines applicable to each type of plat or plan; (iii) standardize terminology to ensure consistency, reduce ambiguity, and minimize misinterpretation; and (iv) identify and eliminate redundant or duplicative provisions to streamline the Code and improve its usability and shall submit a report by November 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Owen | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| W. Chad Green | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Eric Phillips | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
- Assigned CCT sub: Subcommittee #3
- Impact statement from CLG (HB2499)
- Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104251D