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Commission backs amendment to expand zoning‑violation fines and allow court‑ordered abatement

2394437 · February 12, 2025
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Summary

The commission recommended amendment A‑25‑2, updating the zoning ordinance’s penalties and violations section to increase maximum fines and allow courts to order abatement when violations are uncorrected.

The Dinwiddie County Planning Commission voted to recommend amendment A‑25‑2, which revises the zoning ordinance penalties and violations section to align the county code with state code and to allow courts to order abatement of ongoing violations.

Planning staff explained the amendment was prompted by a recent court case revealing a conflict between the…

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