Land Use & Zoning
A developer in Virginia who wants to develop land in a way not permitted by the existing zoning may seek:
AA certificate of occupancy
BA rezoning (zoning amendment) from the governing body✓ Correct
CA building permit from the state
DApproval from VREB
Explanation
To develop land in ways not permitted by existing zoning, a developer may petition the local governing body (board of supervisors or city council) for a rezoning (zoning map amendment), which requires a public hearing.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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