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Norfolk, City of; amending charter, conformity with zoning ordinance.

It became law on Apr 6, 2026.

VA HB 1477 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsor
Alex Askew
Latest action
Apr 6, 2026

What it does

Charter; City of Norfolk. Amends the charter for the City of Norfolk to require, on any property where there is a substantial negative impact on public health, safety, and welfare, conformity with the city's zoning ordinance within a reasonable time, to be specified by ordinance, but never less than two years. This bill is identical to SB 806.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 6, 2026

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Law in Virginia. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.

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