33.1-423 - Enlargement of local districts. - Virginia Statutes

§ 33.1-423. Enlargement of local districts.

The district shall be enlarged by resolution of the local governing body ofthe locality upon the petitions of the district commission and the owners ofat least fifty-one percent of either the land area or assessed value of landof the district within each locality, and of at least fifty-one percent ofeither the land area or assessed value of land located within the territorysought to be added to the district. However, any such territory shall becontiguous to the existing district. The petition shall present theinformation required by § 33.1-410. Upon receipt of such a petition, thelocality shall use the standards and procedures provided in § 33.1-410,except that the residents and owners of both the existing district and thearea proposed for the enlargement shall have the right to appear and showcause why any property should not be included in the proposed district.

If the local governing body finds the enlargement of a local district wouldbe in accordance with the applicable comprehensive plan for the developmentof the area, in the best interests of the residents and owners of theproperty within the proposed district, and in furtherance of the publichealth, safety, and general welfare, and if the local governing body findsthat enlargement of the district does not limit or adversely affect therights and interests of any party which as contracted with the district, thegoverning body of a locality may pass a resolution providing for theenlargement of the district.

(1993, c. 395.)