Land Use & Zoning
A Virginia homeowner in a historic district wants to demolish a contributing historic structure. They would need approval from the:
AVREB
BLocal Architectural Review Board (ARB) and possibly the Virginia Department of Historic Resources✓ Correct
CCircuit court only
DVirginia Department of Housing
Explanation
Demolition of contributing historic structures in Virginia historic districts requires local ARB approval and may need review by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) or the National Park Service for National Register properties.
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