Council approves cleanup and alignment to state code for subdivision ordinance

Aug 11, 2026

Council approved a broad set of subdivision ordinance amendments to align local rules with recent changes in the Virginia Code, including new definitions requiring staff review for most subdivisions, reduced review timelines, and updated terminology for variances and exceptions.

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Council approved amendments to the city’s subdivision ordinance that staff described as a housekeeping and compliance exercise to align local procedures with recent state code changes.

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