Subdivision ordinance; shortens timeframe for local approvals.
What changed between versions
Reduced state agency review timeframes from 45 days to 30 days for both initial and resubmitted plats, and reduced local agent action time from 35 days to 20 days after receiving state approvals.
Changed local planning commission review time for commercial/residential plats from 60 days to 40 days for initial submissions.
Reduced resubmission review timeframes from 45 days to 30 days for previously disapproved plats.
Added requirement that deficiencies identified during third or subsequent resubmissions must be provided concurrently to both the applicant and the director of planning or equivalent supervisory official.
Clarified that local planning commissions must identify deficiencies by referencing specific ordinances, regulations, or policies when disapproving plats.
Created a work group to review and reorganize subdivision plat provisions in the Code of Virginia, with recommendations due by November 1, 2025.
Corrected several text inconsistencies including '10 business five business days' appearing in both versions, and standardized time period language throughout the sections.