CODE OF VIRGINIA

HEARING; REFERENDUM (§ 15.2-5431.6)

If at the hearing, in the judgment of the governing body of the locality,
substantial opposition is heard, the governing body may at its discretion
petition the circuit court to order a referendum on the question of adopting or
approving the ordinance, agreement or resolution. The provisions of § 24.2-684
shall govern the order for a referendum. If 10 percent of the qualified voters
in a locality file a petition with the governing body at the hearing calling for
a referendum, such governing body shall petition the circuit court to order a
referendum in that locality as provided in this section.

HISTORY: 2003, c. 643.