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Planning commission approves subdivision‑ordinance updates to align with new state laws
Summary
The Planning Commission approved city code amendments to Chapter 33.1 to comply with 2025 Virginia legislation (SB 9‑74 and HB 26‑60), shifting approval authority to a designated agent and shortening review timeframes; commissioners raised questions about public notice and consistency of interpretation.
On Sept. 2 the Portsmouth Planning Commission voted to approve proposed amendments to the city subdivision ordinance (CA‑25‑02) to align local processes with legislation enacted by the 2025 Virginia General Assembly.
Planner Patrice Branch summarized the changes staff proposes to implement House Bill 26‑60, which shortens review timeframes, and Senate Bill 9‑74, which transfers certain approval authority from the planning commission and governing body to a designated…
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