Working waterfront development areas; establishment.
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SB 1203 — Working waterfront development areas; establishment.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 216 (effective 7/1/17)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2017. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Authorizes localities, by ordinance, to establish a working waterfront development area and grant certain incentives and regulatory flexibility to private entities for the development of working waterfronts in such area.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
16 added · 16 removedPlain-language change summary
The new version of Bill SB 1203 clarifies the definition of "variance" in zoning regulations while removing any unnecessary legislative preamble. This change matters because it streamlines the language for better understanding and reiterates that a variance cannot be used for changing the use of a property, which must be handled through other zoning processes. The bill also maintains provisions to ease financial burdens like permit and tax fees, supporting property development and utilization.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 216 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2201 and 15.2-2283 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-2306.1, relating to working waterfront development areas.
[S 1203] Approved February 23, 2017 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (3)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0216) View text Current html February 23, 2017
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1203ER) View text html February 16, 2017
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102755D html January 10, 2017
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 216 (effective 7/1/17)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 24, 2017
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 2/17/17
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #2
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Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read second time and engrossed
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Referred to Committee on Local Government
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102755D
Sponsors
- Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (98)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1203 do?
- Authorizes localities, by ordinance, to establish a working waterfront development area and grant certain incentives and regulatory flexibility to private entities for the development of working waterfronts in such area.
- Who sponsors SB 1203?
- SB 1203 is sponsored by Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 1203?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2017. Enacted.
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