2/03/2026


(SB717)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1. Line 19, introduced, after within

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three miles

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one mile

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

2. Line 23, introduced, after boundaries.

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the remainder of line 23

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Any locality adopting an ordinance pursuant to this section that also has authority to adopt an ordinance providing for the conservation of trees during the land development process pursuant to § 15.2-961.1 shall adopt such ordinance.

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

3. Line 24, introduced, after right,

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the remainder of line 24 and through housing on line 25

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a minimum height of six stories and a minimum average density of 30 units per acre within one-quarter of a mile of a major transit stop and shall allow two units per lot and four units per corner lot between one-quarter of a mile and one mile of such a stop

 

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4. At the beginning of line 28, introduced

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within 60 days of the submission of a complete application

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

5. Line 47, introduced, after on

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July

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September

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

6. After line 47, introduced

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2. That the provisions of this act shall become effective on September 1, 2027.