15.2-1902 - Condemnation proceedings generally. - Virginia Statutes

§ 15.2-1902. Condemnation proceedings generally.

Except where otherwise authorized by any applicable charter provision, alocality shall exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner, and inaccordance with the procedures, set out in Chapter 2 (§ 25.1-200 et seq.) orChapter 3 (§ 25.1-300 et seq.) of Title 25.1, except that:

1. Only lands or easements for (i) streets and roads, (ii) drainagefacilities, (iii) water supply and sewage disposal systems, including pipesand lines, and (iv) water, sewer and governmentally owned gas and utilitylines and pipes and related facilities may be condemned using the proceduresin Chapter 3 of Title 25.1, as provided by the applicable provisions of §§15.2-1904 and 15.2-1905;

2. Existing water and sewage disposal systems in their entirety shall becondemned in accordance with the procedures in § 15.2-1906;

3. Oyster bottoms and grounds may be condemned utilizing the procedures inChapter 3 of Title 25.1, as required by § 28.2-628; and

4. The provisions of §§ 33.1-91 through 33.1-94, 33.1-96, and 33.1-117 shallbe applicable, mutatis mutandis, with respect to any condemnation by alocality of property for highway purposes.

(1997, c. 587; 2003, c. 940.)