                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

LOCAL HOUSING POLICY; REPORT TO DEPARTMENT (§ 36-139.9)

A. Any locality with a population greater than 3,500 shall submit annually to
the Department a report summarizing the adoption or amendment of any local
policies, ordinances, or processes affecting the development and construction of
housing during the preceding fiscal year. Such report shall contain a
description of the following items and, if available, a reference to where
additional information can be found on the locality&#8217;s website:

   1. Adoption or amendment of a local proffer policy enacted by the locality
   pursuant to &#xA7; 15.2-2298, 15.2-2303, or 15.2-2303.1;

   2. Adoption or amendment of any provisions of the zoning ordinance affecting
   the development, redevelopment, or construction of single-family or
   multifamily housing;

   3. Adoption or amendment of any provisions of the subdivision ordinance
   affecting the development, redevelopment, or construction of single-family or
   multifamily housing;

   4. Revisions to the comprehensive plan affecting the location, density, or
   character of single-family or multifamily housing;

   5. Adoption or amendment of any ordinances, incentives, or policies designed
   to encourage the development, redevelopment, or construction of housing,
   including accessory dwelling unit ordinances, affordable dwelling unit
   ordinances pursuant to &#xA7; 15.2-2304, 15.2-2305, or 15.2-2305.1, fee
   waivers, density bonuses, waiver or reduction of local parking requirements,
   new construction or rehabilitation tax incentives, and development standard
   modifications; and

   6. Changes to any local fees associated with the reviewing, permitting, and
   construction of residential development activities.

B. Reports submitted by localities pursuant to this section shall be submitted
to the Department annually by September 1 for the preceding fiscal year. Reports
shall be submitted in accordance with any forms and requirements developed by
the Department, in consultation with stakeholders. The Department shall make all
reports available to the public on its website.

HISTORY: 2023, cc. 715, 716, 733.