CODE OF VIRGINIA

ADOPTION AND DESIGNATION OF “REHABILITATION AREA.” (§ 36-52.3)

A. Whenever it appears to the governing body of any locality that a portion of
such locality adjacent to an area embraced in a “conservation plan,”
approved by such body pursuant to § 36-49.1, is in the early stages of
deterioration and determines that if not rehabilitated such area is likely to
continue to deteriorate and become eligible for designation as a conservation
area, such governing body may create a rehabilitation area.

B. No rehabilitation area shall be effective until notice has been sent to the
property owner or owners of record in such area in accordance with subsection B
of § 36-27 and an ordinance approving such rehabilitation area has been adopted
by the local governing body. The ordinance shall outline specific boundaries for
the rehabilitation area, establish that the rehabilitation area is adjacent to a
conservation area and include such properties as are in need of rehabilitation
in such area.

C. An authority is specifically empowered to encourage and assist property
owners or occupants within the rehabilitation area so designated to improve
their respective holdings, by suggesting improved standards for design,
construction, maintenance, renovation and use of such properties and offering
encouragement or assistance in other ways including the power to lend money and
make grants to said owners or occupants, directed toward prevention and
elimination of deteriorating conditions within such area.

D. In executing the powers provided in subsection C, an authority shall have all
of the rights, powers and immunities granted in connection with conservation or
redevelopment plans pursuant to this chapter except the power to acquire
property through the exercise of the power of eminent domain.

HISTORY: 1978, c. 360; 2006, c. 784.