CODE OF VIRGINIA

CREATION OF LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS; PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING DISTRICT
COMMISSIONS OR JOINT LOCAL COMMISSIONS (§ 15.2-2210)

Every locality shall by resolution or ordinance create a local planning
commission in order to promote the orderly development of the locality and its
environs. In accomplishing the objectives of § 15.2-2200 the local planning
commissions shall serve primarily in an advisory capacity to the governing
bodies.Any locality may participate in a planning district commission in
accordance with Chapter 42 (§ 15.2-4200 et seq.) of this title or a joint local
commission in accordance with § 15.2-2219.

HISTORY: 1975, c. 641, § 15.1-427.1; 1997, c. 587.