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Commission backs language to align appeals process with state law; zoning administrator rulings presumed correct
Summary
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council adopt an amendment clarifying that zoning-administrator determinations are presumed correct on appeal and specifying the order of evidence before the Board of Zoning Appeals, aligning local code with state statutory language.
The Newport News Planning Commission on Aug. 6 recommended City Council adopt zoning-text amendment ZT2025-0003 to align the city’s appeals language with changes made by the Virginia General Assembly. Staff said the amendment clarifies that determinations by the zoning administrator or other administrative officers are presumed correct on appeal to the Board…
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