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2002 SESSION

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HB 769 Restriction on number of adults residing in a dwelling unit.

Introduced by: Vivian E. Watts | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Restriction on number of adults residing in a dwelling unit. Provides that any locality may include in its zoning ordinance restrictions on the number of adults residing in a dwelling unit based on the lot size and the zoning category. Such an ordinance shall provide (i) exceptions for the temporary presence of adults who have a legal residence elsewhere, (ii) for at least three adults in any dwelling unit, (iii) for a cap of no less than eight adults in any dwelling unit in an area zoned for lots of one acre or larger; and (iv) that the provisions of such ordinance do not apply to group homes and residential facilities as defined in § 15.2-2291.

FULL TEXT

• 01/09/02  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 024191980  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/09/02  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 024191980
• 01/09/02  House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
• 01/18/02  House: Assigned to C. C. T. sub-committee: 2
• 02/08/02  House: Continued to 2003 in C. C. T. (21-Y 0-N)