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SB 54 Charter; City of Falls Church.  

Introduced by: Mary Margaret Whipple | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Charter; City of Falls Church.  Provides that the city attorney shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the city council rather than serving a four-year term. Also, the city's zoning powers are amended to include provisions related to the availability of moderately priced housing. This bill is identical to HB 1056.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Charter; City of Falls Church.  Provides that the city attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. The bill also provides that the council shall have the power to adopt a comprehensive zoning plan designed to provide affordable shelter that addresses housing needs, promotes a full range of housing choices, and encourages the construction and continued existence of moderately priced housing by providing incentives for the creation or preservation of moderately priced housing for elderly, handicapped, low-moderate, and above-moderate-income households.