§ 5-120. Planning Commission hearing requirements.

(a)

After hearing testimony from all affected parties, the Planning Commission shall do the following:

(1)

Determine whether the property is blighted;

(2)

Determine whether the owner or owners have failed to cure the blight or to present a reasonable Spot Blight Abatement Plan to do so;

(3)

Determine if the plans presented for the repair or other disposition of the property are in accordance with the locally adopted comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances and other applicable land use regulations; and

(4)

Review any comments received from the Commission of Architectural Review provided in those cases where the property is located within an area listed on the National Register of Historic Places and where the Commission of Architectural Review has been consulted as required by general law.

(b)

At the close of the public hearing on the property, the City Planning Commission shall report its findings and recommendations on the plan to the City Council.

(Code 2004, § 14-205; Ord. No. 2007-295-276, § 1, 11-26-2007)

State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 36-49.1:1(D).

(Code 2004, § 14-205; Ord. No. 2007-295-276, § 1, 11-26-2007)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 36-49.1:1(D).