SB 367 (Carroll Foy), SB 388 (McPike) and HB 1279 (Cole) override local decision-making authority by allowing development of housing on land owned by property tax-exempt religious organizations or certain property tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and provides that zoning ordinances shall allow the by-right development of up to 20 units per acre on property owned by such organizations. The bill mandates that the review of such developments be completed pursuant to general law and states that localities shall not require a special exception, special use permit, conditional use permit, rezoning, or any discretionary review or approval process.
Contact your Delegates and Senators to Oppose SB 367, SB 388 and HB 1279.
KEY POINTS
- VACo supports maintaining local authority to make land use decisions on the location and density of residential development.
- By-right development of residential growth on any property, regardless of its location and access to adequate public facilities such as water, sewer, and roads, is inconsistent with the goals and objectives of sound land use policy and practice.
SB 367 and SB 388 will be heard in the Senate Local Government on Monday, January 26. HB 1279 has not been assigned to a committee.
VACo Contact: Joe Lerch, AICP