15.2-5431.6 - Hearing; referendum. - Virginia Statutes

§ 15.2-5431.6. Hearing; referendum.

If at the hearing, in the judgment of the governing body of the locality,substantial opposition is heard, the governing body may at its discretionpetition the circuit court to order a referendum on the question of adoptingor approving the ordinance, agreement or resolution. The provisions of §24.2-684 shall govern the order for a referendum. If 10 percent of thequalified voters in a locality file a petition with the governing body at thehearing calling for a referendum, such governing body shall petition thecircuit court to order a referendum in that locality as provided in thissection.

(2003, c. 643.)