15.2-1129.1 - Creation of arts and cultural district. - Virginia Statutes

§ 15.2-1129.1. Creation of arts and cultural district.

A. Any locality may by ordinance establish within its boundaries an arts andcultural district for the purpose of increasing awareness and support for thearts and culture in the locality. Each locality may provide incentives forthe support and creation of arts and cultural venues in the district. Eachlocality may also grant tax incentives and provide certain regulatoryflexibility in an arts and cultural district.

B. The tax incentives may be provided for up to 10 years and may include, butnot be limited to: (i) reduction of permit fees; (ii) reduction of user fees;and (iii) reduction of any type of gross receipts tax. The extent andduration of such incentive proposals shall conform to the requirements of theConstitutions of Virginia and of the United States.

C. Each locality may also provide for regulatory flexibility in such zonewhich may include, but not be limited to: (i) special zoning for thedistrict; (ii) permit process reform; (iii) exemption from ordinances; and(iv) any other incentive adopted by ordinance, which shall be binding uponthe locality for a period of up to 10 years.

(2001, c. 550; 2005, c. 330; 2006, c. 482; 2007, cc. 236, 251, 280; 2008, c.290; 2009, cc. 300, 637, 738.)