HB787
Zoning; development agreements in certain localities.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 12, 2026
House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
Chief Patron:
Cliff Hayes (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Zoning; development
agreements in certain localities. Allows any locality with a population in excess of 250,000 that has adopted a transfer of development rights ordinance to include provisions in its zoning ordinance that allow the governing body to enter into binding development agreements with owners of real property in the locality, so ... (More) long as the property to be developed contains at least 1,000 acres or is located within a receiving area of a transfer of development rights program. Current law allows only New Kent County to include such provisions allowing for development agreements in its zoning ordinance. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105324D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/21/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #2
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
- 02/12/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
