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Work group reviews proposals to warn homeowners that land lies inside Chesapeake Bay resource‑protection areas
Summary
Lawmakers and builders discussed ways to inform property owners that part of their land is inside Chesapeake Bay resource protection areas (RPAs), including a proposal to place a notice on annual real‑estate tax bills.
The Virginia work group considered proposals to improve homeowner notice that a parcel lies in a Chesapeake Bay resource protection area, a designation that limits land disturbance and can trigger steep fines.
Senator Scott Serval described repeated constituent harms caused by contractors or homeowners who proceed without recognizing RPA restrictions. He cited examples of homeowners facing large compliance costs — including one case he said led to about $400,000 to remove illegally placed fill — and urged clearer, earlier notice to buyers.
Why it matters: Resource protection areas are locally designated under the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act to protect streams and…
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