{"formats":[{"name":"JSON","format":"json","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-json\/15.2-2259.json"},{"name":"Plain Text","format":"text","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-text\/15.2-2259.txt"},{"name":"XML","format":"xml","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-xml\/15.2-2259.xml"},{"name":"HTML","format":"html","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-html\/15.2-2259.html"}],"law_id":57717,"edition_id":1,"section_id":57717,"structure_id":14154,"section_number":"15.2-2259","catch_line":"Designated agent to act on proposed final plat","history":"Code 1950, \u00a7\u00a7 15-789, 15-967.10; 1952, c. 333; 1962, c. 407, \u00a7 15.1-475; 1964, c. 498; 1975, c. 641; 1977, c. 10; 1978, c. 283; 1979, c. 111; 1980, c. 73; 1986, c. 483; 1989, cc. 471, 495; 1990, c. 171; 1992, c. 843; 1993, c. 846; 1996, c. 353; 1997, c.; 2003, c. 716; 2007, c. 202; 2008, c. 855; 2015, c. 420; 2018, c. 670; 2024, c. 346; 2025, cc. 100, 594.","full_text":"A\n\n1. Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions 2 and 3, the designated agent shall act on any proposed plat within 60 days after it has been officially submitted for approval by either approving or disapproving the plat in writing, and giving with the latter specific reasons therefor. The designated agent shall thoroughly review the plat and shall make a good faith effort to identify all deficiencies, if any, with the initial submission. However, if approval of a feature or features of the plat by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law is necessary, the designated agent shall forward the plat to the appropriate state agency or authority for review within five business days of receipt of such plat. The state agency shall respond in accord with the requirements set forth in \u00a7 15.2-2222.1, which shall extend the time for action by the local planning commission or other agent, as set forth in subsection B. Specific reasons for disapproval shall be provided to the applicant either in a separate document or on the plat itself and shall (i) identify all deficiencies in the plat that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and (ii) identify all modifications or corrections as will permit approval of the plat. The designated agent shall act on any proposed plat that it has previously disapproved within 45 days after the plat has been resubmitted for approval.2\n\nThe approval of plats, site plans, and plans of development solely involving parcels of commercial or residential real estate by a designated agent shall be governed by subdivision 3 and subsections B, C, and D. For the purposes of this section, the term “commercial” means all real property used for commercial or industrial uses, and the term “residential” means all real property used for single-family or multifamily use.3\n\nThe designated agent shall act on any proposed plat, site plan or plan of development within 40 days after it has been officially submitted for approval by either approving or disapproving the plat in writing, and giving with the latter specific reasons therefor. The designated agent shall not delay the official submission of any proposed plat, site plan, or plan of development by requiring presubmission conferences, meetings, or reviews. The designated agent shall thoroughly review the plat or plan and shall in good faith identify, to the greatest extent practicable, all deficiencies, if any, with the initial submission. However, if approval of a feature or features of the plat or plan by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law is necessary, the designated agent shall forward the plat or plan to the appropriate state agency or agencies for review within five business days of receipt of such plat or plan. The state agency shall respond in accord with the requirements set forth in § 15.2-2222.1, which shall extend the time for action by the designated agent, as set forth in subsection B. Specific reasons for disapproval shall be provided to the applicant either in a separate document or on the plat or plan itself and shall (i) identify all deficiencies in the plat or plan that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and (ii) identify, to the greatest extent practicable, modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the plat or plan.\n\t\t\t\tIn the review of a resubmitted proposed plat, site plan or plan of development that has been previously disapproved, the designated agent shall consider only deficiencies identified in its review of the initial submission of the plat or plan that have not been corrected in such resubmission and any deficiencies that arise as a result of the corrections made to address deficiencies identified in the initial submission. In the review of the resubmission of a plat or plan, the designated agent shall (i) identify all deficiencies with the proposed plat or plan that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and (ii) identify all modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the plat or plan. Upon the second resubmission of such disapproved plat or plan, the designated agent’s review shall be limited solely to the previously identified deficiencies that caused its disapproval.\n\t\t\t\tAll deficiencies identified during a third or subsequent resubmission of any plat, site plan, or plan of development shall be provided concurrently to the applicant and the director of planning or the equivalent official having supervisory authority over the agent. Within 14 days of receipt, such director or equivalent official shall either:1\n\nApprove the plat, site plan, or plan of development as submitted;2\n\nPermit the applicant to address any deficiencies deemed minor by the director or equivalent official, and resubmit the plat, site plan, or plan of development for administrative approval. The director or equivalent official shall complete the administrative approval within seven days of receipt of the resubmission; or3\n\nDisapprove the resubmission, and identify all deficiencies that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and identify all modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the plat, site plan, or plan of development.\n\t\t\t\tThe designated agent shall act on any proposed plat, site plan or plan of development that it has previously disapproved within 30 days after the plat or plan has been modified, corrected and resubmitted for approval. The failure of a designated agent to approve or disapprove a resubmitted plat or plan within the time periods required by this section shall cause the plat or plan to be deemed approved. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the locality’s designated agent, with the concurrence of all applicable local reviewing agencies, may administratively approve any resubmitted site plan or subdivision plat that the designated agent deems to be in compliance with local ordinances and state law.\n\t\t\t\tNotwithstanding the approval or deemed approval of any proposed plat, site plan or plan of development, any deficiency in any proposed plat or plan, that if left uncorrected, would violate local, state or federal law, regulations, mandatory Department of Transportation engineering and safety requirements, and other mandatory engineering and safety requirements, shall not be considered, treated or deemed as having been approved by the designated agent. Should any resubmission include a material revision of infrastructure or physical improvements from the earlier submission or if a material revision in the resubmission creates a new required review by the Virginia Department of Transportation or by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law, then the designated agent’s review shall not be limited to only the previously identified deficiencies identified in the prior submittals and may consider deficiencies initially appearing in the resubmission because of such material revision.B\n\nAny state agency or public authority authorized by state law making a review of a plat forwarded to it under this article, including, without limitation, the Virginia Department of Transportation and authorities authorized by Chapter 51 (§ 15.2-5100 et seq.), shall complete its review within 30 days of receipt of the plat upon first submission and within 30 days for any proposed plat that has previously been disapproved, provided, however, that the time periods set forth in § 15.2-2222.1 shall apply to plats triggering the applicability of said section. The Virginia Department of Transportation and authorities authorized by Chapter 51 (§ 15.2-5100 et seq.) shall allow use of public rights-of-way dedicated for public street purposes for placement of utilities by permit when practical and shall not unreasonably deny plat approval. If a state agency or public authority authorized by state law does not approve the plat, it shall comply with the requirements, and be subject to the restrictions, set forth in subsection A, with the exception of the time period therein specified. Upon receipt of the approvals from all state agencies and other agencies, the designated agent shall act upon a plat within 20 days.C\n\nIf the designated agent fails to approve or disapprove the plat within the timeframes prescribed in this section, the subdivider, after 10 days’ written notice to the designated agent, may petition the circuit court for the locality in which the land involved, or the major part thereof, is located, to decide whether the plat should or should not be approved. The court shall give the petition priority on the civil docket, hear the matter expeditiously in accordance with the procedures prescribed in Article 2 (§ 8.01-644 et seq.) of Chapter 25 of Title 8.01 and make and enter an order with respect thereto as it deems proper, which may include directing approval of the plat.D\n\nIf the designated agent disapproves a plat and the applicant contends that the disapproval was not properly based on the ordinance applicable thereto, or was arbitrary or capricious, he may appeal to the circuit court having jurisdiction of such land and the court shall hear and determine the case as soon as may be, provided that his appeal is filed with the circuit court within 60 days of the written disapproval by the designatedagent.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":211391,"text":"1. Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions 2 and 3, the designated agent shall act on any proposed plat within 60 days after it has been officially submitted for approval by either approving or disapproving the plat in writing, and giving with the latter specific reasons therefor. The designated agent shall thoroughly review the plat and shall make a good faith effort to identify all deficiencies, if any, with the initial submission. However, if approval of a feature or features of the plat by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law is necessary, the designated agent shall forward the plat to the appropriate state agency or authority for review within five business days of receipt of such plat. The state agency shall respond in accord with the requirements set forth in \u00a7 15.2-2222.1, which shall extend the time for action by the local planning commission or other agent, as set forth in subsection B. Specific reasons for disapproval shall be provided to the applicant either in a separate document or on the plat itself and shall (i) identify all deficiencies in the plat that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and (ii) identify all modifications or corrections as will permit approval of the plat. The designated agent shall act on any proposed plat that it has previously disapproved within 45 days after the plat has been resubmitted for approval.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A2"},"1":{"id":211392,"text":"The approval of plats, site plans, and plans of development solely involving parcels of commercial or residential real estate by a designated agent shall be governed by subdivision 3 and subsections B, C, and D. For the purposes of this section, the term “commercial” means all real property used for commercial or industrial uses, and the term “residential” means all real property used for single-family or multifamily use.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A3"},"2":{"id":211393,"text":"The designated agent shall act on any proposed plat, site plan or plan of development within 40 days after it has been officially submitted for approval by either approving or disapproving the plat in writing, and giving with the latter specific reasons therefor. The designated agent shall not delay the official submission of any proposed plat, site plan, or plan of development by requiring presubmission conferences, meetings, or reviews. The designated agent shall thoroughly review the plat or plan and shall in good faith identify, to the greatest extent practicable, all deficiencies, if any, with the initial submission. However, if approval of a feature or features of the plat or plan by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law is necessary, the designated agent shall forward the plat or plan to the appropriate state agency or agencies for review within five business days of receipt of such plat or plan. The state agency shall respond in accord with the requirements set forth in § 15.2-2222.1, which shall extend the time for action by the designated agent, as set forth in subsection B. Specific reasons for disapproval shall be provided to the applicant either in a separate document or on the plat or plan itself and shall (i) identify all deficiencies in the plat or plan that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and (ii) identify, to the greatest extent practicable, modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the plat or plan.\n\t\t\t\tIn the review of a resubmitted proposed plat, site plan or plan of development that has been previously disapproved, the designated agent shall consider only deficiencies identified in its review of the initial submission of the plat or plan that have not been corrected in such resubmission and any deficiencies that arise as a result of the corrections made to address deficiencies identified in the initial submission. In the review of the resubmission of a plat or plan, the designated agent shall (i) identify all deficiencies with the proposed plat or plan that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and (ii) identify all modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the plat or plan. Upon the second resubmission of such disapproved plat or plan, the designated agent’s review shall be limited solely to the previously identified deficiencies that caused its disapproval.\n\t\t\t\tAll deficiencies identified during a third or subsequent resubmission of any plat, site plan, or plan of development shall be provided concurrently to the applicant and the director of planning or the equivalent official having supervisory authority over the agent. Within 14 days of receipt, such director or equivalent official shall either:","type":"section","prefixes":["A","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"A3","prefix_anchor":"A3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A2","next_prefix":"A1"},"3":{"id":211394,"text":"Approve the plat, site plan, or plan of development as submitted;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A3","next_prefix":"A2"},"4":{"id":211395,"text":"Permit the applicant to address any deficiencies deemed minor by the director or equivalent official, and resubmit the plat, site plan, or plan of development for administrative approval. The director or equivalent official shall complete the administrative approval within seven days of receipt of the resubmission; or","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"A3"},"5":{"id":211396,"text":"Disapprove the resubmission, and identify all deficiencies that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and identify all modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the plat, site plan, or plan of development.\n\t\t\t\tThe designated agent shall act on any proposed plat, site plan or plan of development that it has previously disapproved within 30 days after the plat or plan has been modified, corrected and resubmitted for approval. The failure of a designated agent to approve or disapprove a resubmitted plat or plan within the time periods required by this section shall cause the plat or plan to be deemed approved. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the locality’s designated agent, with the concurrence of all applicable local reviewing agencies, may administratively approve any resubmitted site plan or subdivision plat that the designated agent deems to be in compliance with local ordinances and state law.\n\t\t\t\tNotwithstanding the approval or deemed approval of any proposed plat, site plan or plan of development, any deficiency in any proposed plat or plan, that if left uncorrected, would violate local, state or federal law, regulations, mandatory Department of Transportation engineering and safety requirements, and other mandatory engineering and safety requirements, shall not be considered, treated or deemed as having been approved by the designated agent. Should any resubmission include a material revision of infrastructure or physical improvements from the earlier submission or if a material revision in the resubmission creates a new required review by the Virginia Department of Transportation or by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law, then the designated agent’s review shall not be limited to only the previously identified deficiencies identified in the prior submittals and may consider deficiencies initially appearing in the resubmission because of such material revision.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"A3","prefix_anchor":"A3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A2","next_prefix":"B"},"6":{"id":211397,"text":"Any state agency or public authority authorized by state law making a review of a plat forwarded to it under this article, including, without limitation, the Virginia Department of Transportation and authorities authorized by Chapter 51 (§ 15.2-5100 et seq.), shall complete its review within 30 days of receipt of the plat upon first submission and within 30 days for any proposed plat that has previously been disapproved, provided, however, that the time periods set forth in § 15.2-2222.1 shall apply to plats triggering the applicability of said section. The Virginia Department of Transportation and authorities authorized by Chapter 51 (§ 15.2-5100 et seq.) shall allow use of public rights-of-way dedicated for public street purposes for placement of utilities by permit when practical and shall not unreasonably deny plat approval. If a state agency or public authority authorized by state law does not approve the plat, it shall comply with the requirements, and be subject to the restrictions, set forth in subsection A, with the exception of the time period therein specified. Upon receipt of the approvals from all state agencies and other agencies, the designated agent shall act upon a plat within 20 days.","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A3","next_prefix":"C"},"7":{"id":211398,"text":"If the designated agent fails to approve or disapprove the plat within the timeframes prescribed in this section, the subdivider, after 10 days’ written notice to the designated agent, may petition the circuit court for the locality in which the land involved, or the major part thereof, is located, to decide whether the plat should or should not be approved. The court shall give the petition priority on the civil docket, hear the matter expeditiously in accordance with the procedures prescribed in Article 2 (§ 8.01-644 et seq.) of Chapter 25 of Title 8.01 and make and enter an order with respect thereto as it deems proper, which may include directing approval of the plat.","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"D"},"8":{"id":211399,"text":"If the designated agent disapproves a plat and the applicant contends that the disapproval was not properly based on the ordinance applicable thereto, or was arbitrary or capricious, he may appeal to the circuit court having jurisdiction of such land and the court shall hear and determine the case as soon as may be, provided that his appeal is filed with the circuit court within 60 days of the written disapproval by the 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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 21 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1952, chapter 333; in 1962, chapter 407; in 1964, chapter 498; in 1975, chapter 641; in 1977, chapter 10; in 1978, chapter 283; in 1979, chapter 111; in 1980, chapter 73; in 1986, chapter 483; in 1989, chapters 471 and 495; in 1990, chapter 171; in 1992, chapter 843; in 1993, chapter 846; in 1996, chapter 353<\/a>; in 2003, chapter 716<\/a>; in 2007, chapter 202<\/a>; in 2008, chapter 855<\/a>; in 2015, chapter 420<\/a>; in 2018, chapter 670<\/a>; in 2024, chapter 346<\/a>; in 2025, chapters 100<\/a> and 594<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":81394,"section_number":"10.1-606.3","catch_line":"Requirement for development in dam break inundation zones","order_by":null,"url":"\/10.1-606.3\/"},{"id":60413,"section_number":"15.2-2208.1","catch_line":"Damages for unconstitutional grant or denial by locality of certain permits and approvals","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-2208.1\/"},{"id":81439,"section_number":"15.2-2241","catch_line":"Mandatory provisions of a subdivision ordinance","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-2241\/"},{"id":66152,"section_number":"15.2-2260","catch_line":"Localities may provide for submission of preliminary subdivision plats; how long valid","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-2260\/"},{"id":63270,"section_number":"15.2-2269","catch_line":"Plans and specifications for utility fixtures and systems to be submitted for approval","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-2269\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":76310,"section_number":"15.2-2222.1","catch_line":"Coordination of state and local transportation planning","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-2222.1\/"},{"id":54398,"section_number":"15.2-5100","catch_line":"Title of chapter","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-5100\/"},{"id":84813,"section_number":"8.01-644","catch_line":"Application for mandamus or prohibition","order_by":null,"url":"\/8.01-644\/"}],"permalink":{"id":155125,"object_type":"law","relational_id":57717,"identifier":"15.2-2259","token":"15.2\/II\/22\/6\/15.2-2259","url":"\/15.2-2259\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/15.2-2259\/","token":"15.2\/II\/22\/6\/15.2-2259","dublin_core":{"Title":"Designated agent to act on proposed final plat","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 15.2-2259","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> 1. Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions 2 and 3, the designated agent<\/span> shall act on any proposed plat<\/span> within 60 days after it has been officially submitted for approval by either approving or disapproving the plat<\/span> in writing, and giving with the latter specific reasons therefor. The designated agent<\/span> shall thoroughly review the plat<\/span> and shall make a good faith effort to identify all deficiencies, if any, with the initial submission. However, if approval of a feature or features of the plat<\/span> by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law<\/span> is necessary, the designated agent<\/span> shall forward the plat<\/span> to the appropriate state agency or authority for review within five business days of receipt of such plat<\/span>. The state agency shall respond in accord with the requirements set forth in \u00a7 15.2-2222.1<\/a>, which shall extend the time for action by the local planning commission<\/span> or other agent, as set forth in subsection B. Specific reasons for disapproval shall be provided to the applicant either in a separate document or on the plat<\/span> itself and shall (i) identify all deficiencies in the plat<\/span> that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances<\/span>, regulations, or policies and (ii) identify all modifications or corrections as will permit approval of the plat<\/span>. The designated agent<\/span> shall act on any proposed plat<\/span> that it has previously disapproved within 45 days after the plat<\/span> has been resubmitted for approval. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> The approval of plats<\/span>, site plans<\/span>, and plans of development<\/span> solely involving parcels of commercial<\/span> or residential<\/span> real estate by a designated agent<\/span> shall be governed by subdivision 3 and subsections B, C, and D. For the purposes of this section, the term “commercial<\/span>” means all real property used for commercial<\/span> or industrial uses, and the term “residential<\/span>” means all real property used for single-family or multifamily use. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> The designated agent<\/span> shall act on any proposed plat<\/span>, site plan<\/span> or plan of development<\/span> within 40 days after it has been officially submitted for approval by either approving or disapproving the plat<\/span> in writing, and giving with the latter specific reasons therefor. The designated agent<\/span> shall not delay the official submission of any proposed plat<\/span>, site plan<\/span>, or plan of development<\/span> by requiring presubmission conferences, meetings, or reviews. The designated agent<\/span> shall thoroughly review the plat<\/span> or plan and shall in good faith identify, to the greatest extent practicable, all deficiencies, if any, with the initial submission. However, if approval of a feature or features of the plat<\/span> or plan by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law<\/span> is necessary, the designated agent<\/span> shall forward the plat<\/span> or plan to the appropriate state agency or agencies for review within five business days of receipt of such plat<\/span> or plan. The state agency shall respond in accord with the requirements set forth in § 15.2-2222.1<\/a>, which shall extend the time for action by the designated agent, as set forth in subsection B. Specific reasons for disapproval shall be provided to the applicant either in a separate document or on the plat<\/span> or plan itself and shall (i) identify all deficiencies in the plat<\/span> or plan that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances<\/span>, regulations, or policies and (ii) identify, to the greatest extent practicable, modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the plat<\/span> or plan.\n\t\t\t\tIn the review of a resubmitted proposed plat<\/span>, site plan<\/span> or plan of development<\/span> that has been previously disapproved, the designated agent<\/span> shall consider only deficiencies identified in its review of the initial submission of the plat<\/span> or plan that have not been corrected in such resubmission and any deficiencies that arise as a result of the corrections made to address deficiencies identified in the initial submission. In the review of the resubmission of a plat<\/span> or plan, the designated agent<\/span> shall (i) identify all deficiencies with the proposed plat<\/span> or plan that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances<\/span>, regulations, or policies and (ii) identify all modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the plat<\/span> or plan. Upon the second resubmission of such disapproved plat<\/span> or plan, the designated agent<\/span>’s review shall be limited solely to the previously identified deficiencies that caused its disapproval.\n\t\t\t\tAll deficiencies identified during a third or subsequent resubmission of any plat<\/span>, site plan<\/span>, or plan of development<\/span> shall be provided concurrently to the applicant and the director of planning or the equivalent official having supervisory authority over the agent. Within 14 days of receipt, such director or equivalent official shall either: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Approve the plat<\/span>, site plan<\/span>, or plan of development<\/span> as submitted; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Permit the applicant to address any deficiencies deemed minor<\/span> by the director or equivalent official, and resubmit the plat<\/span>, site plan<\/span>, or plan of development<\/span> for administrative approval. The director or equivalent official shall complete the administrative approval within seven days of receipt of the resubmission; or <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Disapprove the resubmission, and identify all deficiencies that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances<\/span>, regulations, or policies and identify all modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the plat<\/span>, site plan<\/span>, or plan of development<\/span>.\n\t\t\t\tThe designated agent<\/span> shall act on any proposed plat<\/span>, site plan<\/span> or plan of development<\/span> that it has previously disapproved within 30 days after the plat<\/span> or plan has been modified, corrected and resubmitted for approval. The failure of a designated agent<\/span> to approve or disapprove a resubmitted plat<\/span> or plan within the time periods required by this section shall cause the plat<\/span> or plan to be deemed approved. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the locality<\/span>’s designated agent<\/span>, with the concurrence of all applicable local reviewing agencies, may administratively approve any resubmitted site plan<\/span> or subdivision plat<\/span> that the designated agent<\/span> deems to be in compliance with local ordinances<\/span> and state law<\/span>.\n\t\t\t\tNotwithstanding the approval or deemed approval of any proposed plat<\/span>, site plan<\/span> or plan of development<\/span>, any deficiency in any proposed plat<\/span> or plan, that if left uncorrected, would violate local, state or federal law<\/span>, regulations, mandatory Department of Transportation engineering and safety requirements, and other mandatory engineering and safety requirements, shall not be considered, treated or deemed as having been approved by the designated agent<\/span>. Should any resubmission include a material<\/span> revision of infrastructure or physical improvements from the earlier submission or if a material<\/span> revision in the resubmission creates a new required review by the Virginia Department of Transportation or by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law<\/span>, then the designated agent<\/span>’s review shall not be limited to only the previously identified deficiencies identified in the prior submittals and may consider deficiencies initially appearing in the resubmission because of such material<\/span> revision. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Any state agency or public authority authorized by state law<\/span> making a review of a plat<\/span> forwarded to it under this article, including, without limitation, the Virginia Department of Transportation and authorities authorized by Chapter 51 (§ 15.2-5100<\/a> et seq.), shall complete its review within 30 days of receipt of the plat<\/span> upon first submission and within 30 days for any proposed plat<\/span> that has previously been disapproved, provided, however, that the time periods set forth in § 15.2-2222.1<\/a> shall apply to plats<\/span> triggering the applicability of said section. The Virginia Department of Transportation and authorities authorized by Chapter 51 (§ 15.2-5100<\/a> et seq.) shall allow use of public rights-of-way dedicated for public street<\/span> purposes for placement of utilities by permit when practical and shall not unreasonably deny plat<\/span> approval. If a state agency or public authority authorized by state law<\/span> does not approve the plat<\/span>, it shall comply with the requirements, and be subject to the restrictions, set forth in subsection A, with the exception of the time period therein specified. Upon receipt of the approvals from all state agencies and other agencies, the designated agent<\/span> shall act upon a plat<\/span> within 20 days. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> If the designated agent<\/span> fails to approve or disapprove the plat<\/span> within the timeframes prescribed in this section, the subdivider, after 10 days’ written notice to the designated agent<\/span>, may petition<\/span> the circuit<\/span> court<\/span> for the locality<\/span> in which the land involved, or the major part thereof, is located, to decide whether the plat<\/span> should or should not be approved. The court<\/span> shall give the petition<\/span> priority on the civil docket<\/span>, hear the matter expeditiously in accordance with the procedures prescribed in Article 2 (§ 8.01-644<\/a> et seq.) of Chapter 25 of Title 8.01 and make and enter an order<\/span> with respect thereto as it deems proper, which may include directing approval of the plat<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> If the designated agent<\/span> disapproves a plat<\/span> and the applicant contends that the disapproval was not properly based on the ordinance<\/span> applicable thereto, or was arbitrary or capricious, he may appeal<\/span> to the circuit<\/span> court<\/span> having jurisdiction<\/span> of such land and the court<\/span> shall hear and determine the case as soon as may be, provided that his appeal<\/span> is filed with the circuit<\/span> court<\/span> within 60 days of the written disapproval by the designatedagent. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nDESIGNATED AGENT TO ACT ON PROPOSED FINAL PLAT (\u00a7 15.2-2259)\n\nA. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions 2 and 3, the designated\nagent shall act on any proposed plat within 60 days after it has been officially\nsubmitted for approval by either approving or disapproving the plat in writing,\nand giving with the latter specific reasons therefor. The designated agent shall\nthoroughly review the plat and shall make a good faith effort to identify all\ndeficiencies, if any, with the initial submission. However, if approval of a\nfeature or features of the plat by a state agency or public authority authorized\nby state law is necessary, the designated agent shall forward the plat to the\nappropriate state agency or authority for review within five business days of\nreceipt of such plat. The state agency shall respond in accord with the\nrequirements set forth in \u00a7 15.2-2222.1, which shall extend the time for action\nby the local planning commission or other agent, as set forth in subsection B.\nSpecific reasons for disapproval shall be provided to the applicant either in a\nseparate document or on the plat itself and shall (i) identify all deficiencies\nin the plat that caused the disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted\nordinances, regulations, or policies and (ii) identify all modifications or\ncorrections as will permit approval of the plat. The designated agent shall act\non any proposed plat that it has previously disapproved within 45 days after the\nplat has been resubmitted for approval.\n\n 2. The approval of plats, site plans, and plans of development solely\n involving parcels of commercial or residential real estate by a designated\n agent shall be governed by subdivision 3 and subsections B, C, and D. For the\n purposes of this section, the term “commercial” means all real\n property used for commercial or industrial uses, and the term\n “residential” means all real property used for single-family or\n multifamily use.\n\n 3. The designated agent shall act on any proposed plat, site plan or plan of\n development within 40 days after it has been officially submitted for approval\n by either approving or disapproving the plat in writing, and giving with the\n latter specific reasons therefor. The designated agent shall not delay the\n official submission of any proposed plat, site plan, or plan of development by\n requiring presubmission conferences, meetings, or reviews. The designated\n agent shall thoroughly review the plat or plan and shall in good faith\n identify, to the greatest extent practicable, all deficiencies, if any, with\n the initial submission. However, if approval of a feature or features of the\n plat or plan by a state agency or public authority authorized by state law is\n necessary, the designated agent shall forward the plat or plan to the\n appropriate state agency or agencies for review within five business days of\n receipt of such plat or plan. The state agency shall respond in accord with\n the requirements set forth in § 15.2-2222.1, which shall extend the time\n for action by the designated agent, as set forth in subsection B. Specific\n reasons for disapproval shall be provided to the applicant either in a\n separate document or on the plat or plan itself and shall (i) identify all\n deficiencies in the plat or plan that caused the disapproval by referencing\n specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and (ii) identify,\n to the greatest extent practicable, modifications or corrections that will\n permit approval of the plat or plan.\n \t\t\t\tIn the review of a resubmitted proposed plat, site plan or plan of\n development that has been previously disapproved, the designated agent shall\n consider only deficiencies identified in its review of the initial submission\n of the plat or plan that have not been corrected in such resubmission and any\n deficiencies that arise as a result of the corrections made to address\n deficiencies identified in the initial submission. In the review of the\n resubmission of a plat or plan, the designated agent shall (i) identify all\n deficiencies with the proposed plat or plan that caused the disapproval by\n referencing specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or policies and\n (ii) identify all modifications or corrections that will permit approval of\n the plat or plan. Upon the second resubmission of such disapproved plat or\n plan, the designated agent’s review shall be limited solely to the\n previously identified deficiencies that caused its disapproval.\n \t\t\t\tAll deficiencies identified during a third or subsequent resubmission of\n any plat, site plan, or plan of development shall be provided concurrently to\n the applicant and the director of planning or the equivalent official having\n supervisory authority over the agent. Within 14 days of receipt, such director\n or equivalent official shall either:\n\n 1. Approve the plat, site plan, or plan of development as submitted;\n\n 2. Permit the applicant to address any deficiencies deemed minor by the\n director or equivalent official, and resubmit the plat, site plan, or plan of\n development for administrative approval. The director or equivalent official\n shall complete the administrative approval within seven days of receipt of the\n resubmission; or\n\n 3. Disapprove the resubmission, and identify all deficiencies that caused the\n disapproval by referencing specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations, or\n policies and identify all modifications or corrections that will permit\n approval of the plat, site plan, or plan of development.\n \t\t\t\tThe designated agent shall act on any proposed plat, site plan or plan of\n development that it has previously disapproved within 30 days after the plat\n or plan has been modified, corrected and resubmitted for approval. The failure\n of a designated agent to approve or disapprove a resubmitted plat or plan\n within the time periods required by this section shall cause the plat or plan\n to be deemed approved. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section,\n the locality’s designated agent, with the concurrence of all applicable\n local reviewing agencies, may administratively approve any resubmitted site\n plan or subdivision plat that the designated agent deems to be in compliance\n with local ordinances and state law.\n \t\t\t\tNotwithstanding the approval or deemed approval of any proposed plat, site\n plan or plan of development, any deficiency in any proposed plat or plan, that\n if left uncorrected, would violate local, state or federal law, regulations,\n mandatory Department of Transportation engineering and safety requirements,\n and other mandatory engineering and safety requirements, shall not be\n considered, treated or deemed as having been approved by the designated agent.\n Should any resubmission include a material revision of infrastructure or\n physical improvements from the earlier submission or if a material revision in\n the resubmission creates a new required review by the Virginia Department of\n Transportation or by a state agency or public authority authorized by state\n law, then the designated agent’s review shall not be limited to only the\n previously identified deficiencies identified in the prior submittals and may\n consider deficiencies initially appearing in the resubmission because of such\n material revision.\n\nB. Any state agency or public authority authorized by state law making a review\nof a plat forwarded to it under this article, including, without limitation, the\nVirginia Department of Transportation and authorities authorized by Chapter 51\n(§ 15.2-5100 et seq.), shall complete its review within 30 days of receipt\nof the plat upon first submission and within 30 days for any proposed plat that\nhas previously been disapproved, provided, however, that the time periods set\nforth in § 15.2-2222.1 shall apply to plats triggering the applicability of\nsaid section. The Virginia Department of Transportation and authorities\nauthorized by Chapter 51 (§ 15.2-5100 et seq.) shall allow use of public\nrights-of-way dedicated for public street purposes for placement of utilities by\npermit when practical and shall not unreasonably deny plat approval. If a state\nagency or public authority authorized by state law does not approve the plat, it\nshall comply with the requirements, and be subject to the restrictions, set\nforth in subsection A, with the exception of the time period therein specified.\nUpon receipt of the approvals from all state agencies and other agencies, the\ndesignated agent shall act upon a plat within 20 days.\n\nC. If the designated agent fails to approve or disapprove the plat within the\ntimeframes prescribed in this section, the subdivider, after 10 days’\nwritten notice to the designated agent, may petition the circuit court for the\nlocality in which the land involved, or the major part thereof, is located, to\ndecide whether the plat should or should not be approved. The court shall give\nthe petition priority on the civil docket, hear the matter expeditiously in\naccordance with the procedures prescribed in Article 2 (§ 8.01-644 et seq.)\nof Chapter 25 of Title 8.01 and make and enter an order with respect thereto as\nit deems proper, which may include directing approval of the plat.\n\nD. If the designated agent disapproves a plat and the applicant contends that\nthe disapproval was not properly based on the ordinance applicable thereto, or\nwas arbitrary or capricious, he may appeal to the circuit court having\njurisdiction of such land and the court shall hear and determine the case as\nsoon as may be, provided that his appeal is filed with the circuit court within\n60 days of the written disapproval by the designatedagent.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7\u00a7 15-789, 15-967.10; 1952, c. 333; 1962, c. 407, \u00a7\n15.1-475; 1964, c. 498; 1975, c. 641; 1977, c. 10; 1978, c. 283; 1979, c. 111;\n1980, c. 73; 1986, c. 483; 1989, cc. 471, 495; 1990, c. 171; 1992, c. 843; 1993,\nc. 846; 1996, c. 353; 1997, c.; 2003, c. 716; 2007, c. 202; 2008, c. 855; 2015,\nc. 420; 2018, c. 670; 2024, c. 346; 2025, cc. 100, 594.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}