SB 992: Zoning; civil penalties for certain repeat violations in Planning District 23 (Hampton Roads).

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Civil penalties for certain repeat zoning violations in Planning District 23; appeals. Provides an enhanced level of civil penalties in Planning District 23 (Hampton Roads) for repeat violations involving nonpermitted commercial uses, defined in the bill. The bill also clarifies (i) that when a board of zoning appeals hears appeals from the decision of an administrative officer and alters the statutorily required order of evidence, it is a reversible error if the appellant lodges an objection and the board subsequently refuses to reorder the hearing and (ii) that the required statement of a right to appeal an administrative officer's decision must be sent to the aggrieved person by certified mail with proof of delivery.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0512)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 512 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
5. March 10, 2025Signed by President
6. March 7, 2025Signed by Speaker
7. March 7, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB992ER)
8. March 7, 2025Enrolled
9. February 20, 2025House Amendment agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N)
10. February 19, 2025Passed House with amendment (97-Y 0-N)
11. February 19, 2025Engrossed by House as amended
12. February 19, 2025Counties, Cities and Towns Amendment agreed to

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