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Securing A Valid Annexation In Virginia: State And Federal Requirements
Securing A Valid Annexation In Virginia: State And Federal Requirements
University of Richmond Law Review
Municipal expansion by the annexation of surrounding territory involves two separate and distinct procedures in Virginia. Due to the Commonwealth's coverage under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, municipalities seeking annexation must obtain federal approval in addition to satisfying the requirements of state law. Compliance with the Act requires an affirmative showing that the expansion is nondiscriminatory in both its purposes and effects with regard to minority voting strength. Failure to meet these fed- eral requirements will invalidate the annexation, irrespective of its compliance with state law. This note will first examine the law of annexation in Virginia, highlighting its …
Subdivision Exactions: Virginia Constitutional Restrictions, Benjamin J. Trichelo
Subdivision Exactions: Virginia Constitutional Restrictions, Benjamin J. Trichelo
University of Richmond Law Review
New directions in zoning law have recently been established by the Supreme Court of Virginia. The court has declared unconstitutional an ordinance imposing a temporary building moratorium, another establishing minimum building lot sizes, and one compelling individual developers to first dedicate property in fee to the local government, and to then construct and maintain designated public facilities upon the dedicated land.