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SENATE BILL NO. 493 Offered January 26, 1998 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-2307.1, relating to nonconforming uses. ----------
Patrons-- Marsh, Lucas, Maxwell, Miller, Y.B. and Ticer; Delegates: Jones, D.C., Melvin and Spruill
---------- Referred to the Committee on Local Government ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 15.2-2307.1 as follows:

§ 15.2-2307.1. Removal of certain nonconforming structures in historic districts of certain cities.

Notwithstanding the contrary provisions of § 15.2-2307, any city with a population between 35,000 and 40,000 may by ordinance require an owner of a structure which (i) exceeds 200 feet in height, (ii) is located in a historic zoning district, and (iii) constitutes a nonconforming use, to remove such structure no later than seven years after such ordinance is adopted and written notice is given to the owner.