§ 17.24. Powers and duties of the court.

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The court shall review the record, documents and other matters produced by the board pursuant to the issuance of the writ and may reverse or modify the decision reviewed, in whole or in part, when it is satisfied that the decision of the board is contrary to law or that its decision is arbitrary and constitutes an abuse of discretion. Unless it is made to appear that the decision is contrary to law or is arbitrary and constitutes an abuse of discretion the court shall affirm the decision. If the court finds that the testimony of witnesses is necessary for a proper disposition of the matter it may hear evidence.
State Law reference— Board of zoning appeals, Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2309 et seq.

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Board of zoning appeals, Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2309 et seq.

                    
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