HB2499
Comprehensive plan; subdivision ordinance, local approvals, report.
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) 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. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/08/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104251D
- 01/08/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/17/2025 - House: Impact statement from CLG (HB2499)
- 01/20/2025 - House: Assigned CCT sub: Subcommittee #3
- 01/22/2025 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
- 01/24/2025 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
- 02/04/2025 - House: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
