CHAPTER 277
An Act to allow the City of Charlottesville to amend its subdivision ordinance regarding the provision of sidewalks.
Approved March 13, 2013
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. § 1. The governing body of the City of Charlottesville may, as a part of its subdivision ordinance as authorized by § 15.2-2242 of the Code of Virginia, include provisions allowing the subdivider or developer of a residential lot, or of a lot containing at least one residential unit, the option of either (i) dedicating land for and constructing a sidewalk as specified in subdivision 9 of § 15.2-2242 or (ii) contributing to a sidewalk fund, maintained and administered by the city, funds equivalent to the cost of the dedication of land for and construction of a sidewalk on the property. Nothing in this act shall alter in any way any authority of localities or the Department of Transportation to require sidewalks on any newly constructed street or highway.