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Portsmouth adopts citywide subdivision ordinance changes to comply with state law
Portsmouth City Council · October 29, 2025
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Summary
City council unanimously adopted amendments to Chapter 33.1 (subdivisions) to implement changes required by the Code of Virginia (HB2660 and SB974), including making major subdivision review an administrative process and adding timeliness and surety‑release provisions. Staff said implementation has already begun.
The Portsmouth City Council on Oct. 28 adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 33.1 of the city code to align the city’s subdivision procedures with recent amendments to the Code of Virginia.
Dr. Russell, a city planner, told…
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