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Planning commissioners weigh implications of Virginia law shifting site-plan approvals to designated agent
Summary
Commissioners discussed a new state law that moves site-plan approval authority away from local commissions to a designated agent (often the planning director), shortens review timelines and could reduce public hearing opportunities; staff will draft code changes and explore ways to preserve planning commission input and public participation.
Planning Department staff and commissioners used the June 4 meeting to discuss recent Virginia changes to site-plan approval law and the local code amendments and process changes the city must adopt to comply.
Planning Department staff Henry Zhang summarized the administrative steps the city must take, including designating an agent (likely the planning director) to approve site plans and revising multiple code sections. Zhang said the…
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