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VA Code § 36-114 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 6 - Uniform Statewide Building Code|§ 36-114. Board to hear appeals

The Review Board shall have the power and duty to hear all appeals from decisions arising under application of the Building Code, the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations adopted pursuant to § 36-98.3, the Fire Prevention Code adopted under the Statewide Fire Prevention Code Act (§ 27-94 et seq.), and rules and regulations implementing the Industrialized Building Safety Law (§ 36-70 et seq.), and to render its decision on any such appeal, which decision shall be final if no appeal is made therefrom. Proceedings of the Review Board shall be governed by the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.), except that an informal conference pursuant to § 2.2-4019 shall not be required.1972, c. 829; 1977, c. 423; 1986, cc. 37, 429; 1994, c. 406; 2003, c. 650; 2010, c. 63.
VA Code § 36-115 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 6 - Uniform Statewide Building Code|§ 36-115. Subpoenas; witnesses; designation of subordinates

In any matter before it on appeal for hearing and determination, the Review Board, or its designated subordinates, may compel the attendance of all needed witnesses in like manner as a circuit court, save the Review Board shall not have the power of imprisonment. In taking evidence, the chairman or any member of the Review Board, or its designated subordinates, shall have the power to administer oaths to witnesses. Where a designated subordinate of the Review Board presides over hearings on appeals, such subordinate shall submit recommended findings and a decision to the Review Board pursuant to § 2.2-4020.1972, c. 829; 1977, c. 423; 1996, c. 620.
VA Code § 36-117 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 6 - Uniform Statewide Building Code|§ 36-117. Record of decisions

A record of all decisions of the Review Board, properly indexed, shall be kept in the office of such Board. Such record shall be open to public inspection at all times during business hours.1972, c. 829.
VA Code § 36-118 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 6 - Uniform Statewide Building Code|§ 36-118. Interpretation of Code; recommendation of modifications

The Review Board shall interpret the provisions of the Building Code, and the Fire Prevention Code, and shall make such recommendations, which it deems appropriate, to the Board for modification, amendment or repeal of any of such provisions. A record of all such recommendations, and of the Board's actions thereon, shall be kept in the office of the Review Board. Such record shall be open to public inspection at all times during business hours.1972, c. 829; 1977, c. 613; 1986, c. 429.
VA Code § 36-119 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 6 - Uniform Statewide Building Code|§ 36-119. Rules and regulations under § 36-73 not superseded

This chapter shall not amend, supersede, or repeal the rules and regulations prescribing standards to be complied with, in industrialized building units and mobile homes promulgated under § 36-73.1972, c. 829.
VA Code § 36-119.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 6 - Uniform Statewide Building Code|§ 36-119.1. Existing buildings

This chapter shall not supersede provisions of the Fire Prevention Code promulgated by the Board under § 27-97, that prescribe standards to be complied with in existing buildings or structures, provided that such regulations shall not impose requirements that are more restrictive than those of the Uniform Statewide Building Code under which the buildings or structures were constructed. Subsequent alteration, enlargement, rehabilitation, repair, or conversion of the occupancy classification of such buildings and structures shall be subject to the construction and rehabilitation provisions of the Building Code.1986, c. 429; 1988, c. 199; 2002, c. 555; 2003, c. 650.
VA Code § 36-131 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-131. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the following words and terms have the following meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:"Board" means the Board of Housing and Community Development."Consolidated Plan" means a document setting forth various housing and community development goals, objectives, and strategies to be followed by the Commonwealth in addressing housing and community development conditions in the Commonwealth and serving as the strategic plan for the programs established by the Department and, to the extent and in the manner determined in accordance with § 36-55.27:1, for the programs established by the Virginia Housing Development Authority. The Consolidated Plan will identify housing and community development needs in the Commonwealth; the level of investment and charges to state housing programs and community development necessary to address the need; the availability of state, local, federal, and nongovernmental sources of funds; and the appropriate mix of loans, grants, and other alternative funding methods for implementing the strategy."Department" means the Department of Housing and Community Development."Director" means the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development.1977, c. 613; 1992, c. 754; 2002, c. 461.
VA Code § 36-132 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-132. Creation of Department; appointment of Director

There is hereby created in the executive department the Department of Housing and Community Development. The Department shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor for a term coincident with his own.1977, c. 613; 1984, c. 720.
VA Code § 36-132.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-132.1. Commission on Local Government

The Department shall include the Commission on Local Government, which shall exercise the powers and duties described in §§ 15.2-1301 and 15.2-2303.2 and Chapters 29 (§ 15.2-2900 et seq.), 32 (§ 15.2-3200 et seq.), 33 (§ 15.2-3300 et seq.), 34 (§ 15.2-3400 et seq.), 35 (§ 15.2-3500 et seq.), 36 (§ 15.2-3600 et seq.), 38 (§ 15.2-3800 et seq.), 39 (§ 15.2-3900 et seq.), 40 (§ 15.2-4000 et seq.), and 41 (§ 15.2-4100 et seq.) of Title 15.2 and § 30-19.03.2003, c. 197; 2010, c. 410.
VA Code § 36-133 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-133. Director to supervise Department

The Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development shall, under the direction and control of the Governor be responsible for the supervision of the Department and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Governor.1977, c. 613; 1984, c. 720.
VA Code § 36-134 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-134. General powers of Director

The Director shall have the following general powers:A. To employ such personnel as may be required to carry out the purposes of this chapter.B. To make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of the Department's duties and the execution of its powers under this chapter, including, but not limited to, contracts with the United States, other states, agencies and governmental subdivisions of this Commonwealth.C. To accept grants from the United States government and agencies and instrumentalities thereof and any other source. To these ends, the Department shall have the power to comply with such conditions and execute such agreements as may be necessary, convenient or desirable.D. To do all acts necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this chapter.1977, c. 613.
VA Code § 36-135 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-135. Board of Housing and Community Development; members; terms; chairman; appointment of ad hoc committee

A. The Board of Housing and Community Development within the Department of Housing and Community Development shall consist of 14 members as follows: 11 members, one representing each congressional district in the Commonwealth, who are appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, the Executive Director of the Virginia Housing Development Authority as an ex officio voting member; a member of the Virginia Fire Services Board, to be appointed by the chairman of that Board; and the Director of Regulatory Compliance of the Virginia Building and Code Officials Association, who shall be a member of the Board's Codes and Standards Committee, but shall not serve as either the chairman of such committee or of the Board. Members shall serve for four-year terms and no member shall serve for more than two full successive terms. A chairman of the Board shall be elected annually by the Board.B. Whenever the Board of Housing and Community Development proposes a change to statewide building and fire regulations, the Board may convene an ad hoc committee, including but not limited to representatives of those industry groups directly affected by such change, to advise the Board on such matters.1977, c. 613; 1989, c. 258; 1992, c. 754; 1993, c. 139; 1997, c. 860; 2003, c. 434; 2004, c. 944; 2012, c. 747.
VA Code § 36-136 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-136. Meetings of Board

The Board shall meet at least once every three months, and on the call of the chairman, when, in his opinion, additional meetings are necessary.1977, c. 613.
VA Code § 36-139.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-139.01. Department to develop form; smoke alarms in rental units

On or before January 1, 2019, the Department, in consultation with the Department of Fire Programs, shall develop a form (i) providing a landlord's certification that the smoke alarms in a rental unit have been inspected and are in good working order; (ii) summarizing the obligations of a landlord relative to the maintenance of smoke alarms; and (iii) summarizing the obligations of a tenant relative to the maintenance of smoke alarms. Such form may be updated by the Department as needed. The Department and the Department of Fire Programs shall post the form required by this section on each agency's website.2018, cc. 41, 81.
VA Code § 36-139.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-139.1. Sale of real property for housing demonstration projects

The Director is authorized to sell surplus real property belonging to the Commonwealth that is placed under the control of the Department for the purpose of establishing owner-occupied residential housing demonstration projects, with the prior written approval of the Governor or his designee, who shall first consider the written recommendation of the Director of the Department of General Services. The methods, terms and conditions of sale shall be developed in cooperation with the Department of General Services. Any contract of sale or deed of conveyance shall be approved as to form by the Attorney General or one of his deputies or assistant attorneys general. The proceeds from all such sales shall be handled in the manner prescribed in subsection J of § 2.2-1156.1988, c. 195; 2009, c. 612; 2019, cc. 659, 660.
VA Code § 36-139.5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-139.5. Power to enter into agreements with owners of housing developments eligible for federal low-income housing credits

The Department may enter into agreements with the owners of housing developments which are or will be eligible for low-income housing credits under the United States Internal Revenue Code. Any such agreement shall contain covenants and restrictions as shall be required by the United States Internal Revenue Code and such other provisions as the Department shall deem necessary or appropriate. Any such agreement shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms in any court of competent jurisdiction in the Commonwealth by the Department or by such other persons as shall be specified in the United States Internal Revenue Code. Any such agreement, when duly recorded as a restrictive covenant among the land records of the jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which the development is located, shall run with the land and be binding on the successors and assigns of the owner. All references in this section to the United States Internal Revenue Code shall include any amendments thereto and any regulations promulgated thereunder, as the foregoing may be or become effective at any time.1992, c. 455.
VA Code § 36-139.5:1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-139.5:1. Eligibility for Industrial Site Development Program

The Department, in determining eligibility for the Industrial Site Development Program, shall allow exceptions to the Department's minimum requirement of 200 net developable acres because of geographic topographic or land availability limitations.2001, c. 65.
VA Code § 36-139.6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-139.6. Additional powers and duties of Director; oversight of planning district commissions

The Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development shall have the following powers and duties relating to oversight of planning district commissions:1. To recommend to the Governor the level of state general appropriation funding for each planning district commission, taking into consideration the minimum funding level necessary for operation, the population of each district, and other factors considered appropriate;2. To distribute state general appropriation funding to planning district commissions consistent with the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 42 (§ 15.2-4200 et seq.) of Title 15.2;3. To administer the Regional Cooperation Incentive Fund in accordance with § 15.2-4217;4. To provide technical assistance to planning district commissions regarding regional approaches to area-wide problems. Assistance may be initiated by the Department, individual local governments, or planning district commissions;5. To require the submission of annual programmatic and financial information by each planning district commission in a format prescribed by the Director;6. To prepare a biennial report to the Governor and the General Assembly which identifies the activities and other information deemed appropriate by the Director concerning planning district commissions, including findings as to planning district commissions which are not complying with Chapter 42 (§ 15.2-4200 et seq.) of Title 15.2. Copies of the biennial report shall also be sent to the Commission on Local Government, Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Planning and Budget, Department of Transportation, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and others upon request; and7. To establish the Virginia Planning District Commission Council made up of the chairman or designated representative from each planning district commission to advise Department staff on programs, rules and regulations for the planning district commissions. Technical committees of planning district commission staff, state and local agency staff, and private sector individuals as needed, may be created.1995, cc. 732, 796; 1996, cc. 589, 590, 598, 599; 2013, c. 482.
VA Code § 36-139.7 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8 - Department of Housing and Community Development|§ 36-139.7. Boundaries of planning districts

A. The Department shall review the boundaries of planning districts following every United States decennial census of population. The Department shall also review the boundaries upon the request of a member jurisdiction of a planning district. An initial review shall be conducted prior to July 1, 1996. Upon concluding such review, the Department shall, subject to the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.), make adjustments to the boundaries of planning districts as it deems advisable.B. The Department shall consider the following criteria in making determinations as to the governmental subdivisions to be included in a planning district: recognition of communities of interest among the governmental subdivisions, recognition of common economic and market interests, the ease of communications and commissioner travel time, metropolitan statistical area boundaries designated by the federal government, a population base adequate to ensure financial viability, and geographic factors and natural boundaries. In making such determination, the Department shall also consider the wishes of a governmental subdivision within or surrounding a proposed planning district, as expressed by resolution of its governing body.C. In conducting the boundaries review, the Department shall consult with the governing bodies of the governmental subdivisions within and adjoining a planning district which is proposed to be changed and shall hold such public and other hearing as it may deem advisable, provided at least one public hearing shall be held in each planning district which is proposed to be changed.D. To the extent practical, upon completion of a statutory review of planning district boundaries, state agencies may provide for sorting local statistical data according to planning district geography for external use of information for state, regional and local strategic and economic development planning.1995, cc. 732, 796.
VA Code § 36-140.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 8.1 - Live in Our Community Police Housing Program|§ 36-140.1. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 36-141 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 9 - Virginia Housing Trust Fund|§ 36-141. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Board" means the Board of Housing and Community Development."Department" means the Department of Housing and Community Development."Fund" means the Virginia Housing Trust Fund created by this chapter."HDA" means the Virginia Housing Development Authority created in Chapter 1.2 (§ 36-55.24 et seq.)."Housing development" or "housing project" means any work or undertaking, whether new construction or rehabilitation, which is designed and financed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for the primary purpose of providing affordable sanitary, decent and safe dwelling accommodations for persons and families of low or moderate income in need of housing; such work or undertaking may include any buildings, land, equipment, facilities, or other real or personal properties which are necessary, convenient, or desirable appurtenances, including but not limited to streets, sewers, utilities, parks, site preparation, landscaping, and such offices, and other nonhousing facilities incidental to such development or project such as administrative, community, health, educational and recreational facilities as the Department of Housing and Community Development determines to be necessary. "Low and moderate income" shall be defined in the program guidelines developed by the Department of Housing and Community Development."Housing sponsor" means individuals, joint ventures, partnerships, limited partnerships, public bodies, trusts, firms, associations, or other legal entities or any combination thereof, corporations, cooperatives and condominiums, approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development as qualified either to own, construct, acquire, rehabilitate, operate, manage or maintain a housing development, whether nonprofit or organized for limited profit subject to the regulatory powers of the Department of Housing and Community Development and other terms and conditions set forth in this chapter."Residential housing" means a specific work or improvement within this Commonwealth, whether multi-family residential housing or single-family residential housing undertaken primarily to provide dwelling accommodations, including the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, preservation or improvement of land, buildings and improvements thereto, for residential housing, and such other nonhousing facilities as may be incidental, related, or appurtenant thereto.1988, c. 687; 2013, c. 754.
VA Code § 36-143 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 9 - Virginia Housing Trust Fund|§ 36-143. Deposit of money; expenditures; investments

All money transferred to the control of the HDA from the Fund shall be deposited in an account or accounts in banks or trust companies organized under the laws of the Commonwealth or in national banking associations located in Virginia or in savings institutions located in Virginia organized under the laws of the Commonwealth or the United States. The money in these accounts shall be paid by check signed by the Executive Director of the HDA or other officers or employees designated by the Commissioners of the HDA. All deposits of money shall, if required by the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development, be secured in a manner determined by the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development to be prudent. All banks, trust companies and savings and loan associations are authorized to give security for the deposits. Money in the Fund shall not be commingled with other money of the HDA. Money in the Fund not needed for immediate use or disbursement may be invested or reinvested by the HDA at the direction and guidance of the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development in obligations or securities which are considered lawful investments for public funds under the laws of the Commonwealth. All interest and earnings accrued from investments of moneys from the Fund shall be used to increase the amount available in the Fund.1988, c. 687; 1996, c. 77; 2013, c. 754.
VA Code § 36-144 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 9 - Virginia Housing Trust Fund|§ 36-144. Annual audit

An independent certified public accountant selected by the HDA, shall annually audit the accounts of any portion of the Fund transferred to the control of the HDA, and the cost of such audit services shall be borne by the HDA and be paid from moneys designated for such purposes in the Fund. The audit shall be performed at least each fiscal year, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and, accordingly, include such tests of the accounting records and such auditing procedures as considered necessary under the circumstances. Such audit shall be reviewed by the Auditor of Public Accounts. The HDA shall furnish copies of the audit to the Governor and to the Board.1988, c. 687; 2013, c. 754.
VA Code § 36-145 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 36 - Housing|Chapter 9 - Virginia Housing Trust Fund|§ 36-145. Collection of money due Fund

The HDA is empowered to collect, or to authorize others to collect on its behalf, amounts due to the Fund under any loan made to a housing sponsor or a person or family of low or moderate income and funded from the portion of the Fund transferred to its control in order to obtain payment of any amounts in default. Proceedings to recover amounts due to the Fund may be instituted by the HDA in the name of the Fund in the appropriate circuit court.1988, c. 687; 2013, c. 754.