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Committee asks administration to draft ordinance on stiffer penalties for unpermitted demolition in historic districts; action continued 30 days
Summary
Councilmember Jordan led a paper asking administration to prepare a zoning ordinance amendment to allow civil penalties for unpermitted demolition in city old and historic districts; staff said state enabling legislation allows fines up to twice market value. The committee continued the item to Nov. 18 to align with planning work.
The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee on Oct. 21 instructed administration to draft an ordinance establishing civil penalties for demolition or moving of buildings in city old and historic districts when done in violation of the zoning ordinance, after discussion about recent unpermitted demolitions and state enabling legislation.
Councilmember Jordan introduced the paper, linking it to Richmond 300 and the city’s Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan. Staff said enabling legislation passed the General Assembly in 2024 permits localities to…
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