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Plan Commission backs text amendment to clarify enforcement authority and penalties in Section 10‑52
Summary
Commissioners recommended approval of a county‑initiated text amendment to Section 10‑52 of the Montgomery County zoning ordinance to expressly authorize zoning compliance officers and assistants to act on behalf of the zoning administrator and to update criminal and civil penalties in line with state code.
The Montgomery County Plan Commission on March 19 recommended approval of a county‑initiated text amendment to Section 10‑52 of the zoning ordinance that clarifies administrative authority and updates enforcement penalties.
Mister Cochran, presenting for staff, described the proposal as “housekeeping” to align the ordinance with changes in the Code of Virginia and recommendations from the county attorney. The amendment would explicitly authorize duly appointed zoning…
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