Loading chat...

VA HB1212

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Briana Sewell

Click for details

Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Virginia localities with populations of 50,000 or more to adopt at least one zoning district that permits single-family homes on lots as small as 3,000 square feet
  • Prohibits such zoning districts from imposing minimum lot widths exceeding 30 feet or setback, lot coverage, or density requirements that would prevent construction on conforming lots
  • Allows localities to comply by maintaining existing qualifying zoning districts or amending current districts to meet the requirements
  • Exempts historic districts established under § 15.2-2306 from these small lot residential zoning requirements

Legislative Description

Zoning; small lot residential districts.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/13/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns: Subcommittee #21/28/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available