HB476
Vacant buildings; registration.
Summary
As Introduced. Vacant buildings; registration.
Permits any county, city, or town to require, by ordinance, the owner of any building that has been vacant for at least 12 months and (i) that meets the definition of "derelict building" in relevant law, (ii) that meets the definition of "criminal blight" in relevant law, or (iii) in ... (More) which a locality has determined a person is living without the authority of the owner to register such building annually. Under current law, any city and certain towns are permitted to require the owner of any building that has been vacant for at least 12 months and meets the definition of "derelict building" in relevant law to register such building annually. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Housing Commission. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/08/2024 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104253D
- 01/08/2024 - House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/24/2024 - House: Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #1
- 02/02/2024 - House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (8-Y 0-N)
- 02/13/2024 - House: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns