Department of Conservation and Recreation
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Standards for Classification of Real Estate as Devoted to Open Space Use Under the Virginia Land Use Assessment Law
[4 VAC 5 ‑ 20]
Chapter Information
| Description | In 1971, The Virginia General Assembly enacted Chapter 172 of the extra session permitting localities to adopt a program of special assessments for land preservation related to agricultural, horticultural, forest and open space lands Article 4 (Section 58.1-3229 et seq.) of Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia. The purpose of the program is stated as: To encourage the preservation and proper use of such real estate in order to assure a readily available source of agricultural, horticultural and forest products and of open spaces within the reach of concentrations of population, To conserve natural resources in forms which will prevent erosion and protect adequate and safe water supplies, To preserve scenic natural beauty and open spaces, To promote proper land-use planning and the orderly development of real estate for the accommodation of an expanding population, and To promote a balanced economy and ameliorate pressures which force conversion of such real estate to more intensive uses and which are incmpatible with its use and preservation for agricultural, horticultural, forest or open space purposes. |
| State Authority | Chapter 32 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia. Article X, Section 1 and 2 of the Constitution of Virginia. |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Lisa McGee / Policy and Planning Director |
| Address: |
600 East Main Street, 24th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | lisa.mcgee@dcr.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-4378 FAX: (804)786-6141 TDD: ()- |
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| Last Activity | Status | |
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| 9/1/2023 Agency Completed | Amend | |