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V.I. Code tit. 29, § 242 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter I - Zoning Law|§ 242. Fees

 Establishment of fees  (a) Certain fees are herein established for filing of applications with the Virgin Islands Planning Office or the Board of Land Use Appeals. Such fees shall not apply to applications initiated by the Government of the United States Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands Planning Office  (b) A fee shall be charged by the Virgin Islands Planning Office to cover the cost of all notices.For any application to amend this subchapter, including any Planned Development$250.00In addition to the above, other than a planned development, for each net acre or fraction thereof: one acre but less than 5 acres$5.00 per acre5 acres but less than 10 acres10.00 per acre10 acres but less than 20 acres15.00 per acre20 acres or more20.00 per acreFor each net acre or fraction thereof in a Planned Development: one acre but less than 5 acres$10.00 per acre5 acres but less than 10 acres15.00 per acre10 acres but less than 20 acres20.00 per acre20 acres or more25.00 per acre Board of Land Use Appeals  (c) For all applications and appeals, other than variances $30.00 Transcripts, necessary upon appeal to the District Court, shall be furnished by the appellant. These may be obtained, upon payment of the current charge, from the reporting service employed by the Board of Land Use Appeals to take testimony given at the public hearing. The Board may waive the transcription costs where it is determined that the appellant is unable to pay for same. The cost of the transcript will be refunded to the appellant if the District Court orders such refund upon judgment.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 272 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter II - Subdivision|§ 272. Purposes

 The purposes of this subchapter are, within the islands of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix: (1) to regulate the subdivision of land; (2) to provide for the orderly development of prospective street systems. It is the intent of this subchapter to require the approval by the Department of Planning and Natural Resources of any proposed subdivision of land coming within the provisions of this subchapter prior to effecting any sale or improvements within the area encompassed by the proposed subdivision.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 273 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter II - Subdivision|§ 273. Definitions

 For the purpose of this subchapter the term “subdivision” means the division of a parcel of land into 4 or more lots or parcels for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building development, or, if a new street is involved, any division of a parcel of land. Any division of land for agricultural purposes into lots or parcels of 5 acres or more and not involving a new street shall not be deemed a subdivision. The term shall include resubdivision and, when appropriate to the context shall relate to the process of subdividing or to the land subdivided.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 274 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter II - Subdivision|§ 274. Subdivision regulations

 (a) The Virgin Islands Planning Office of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources shall administer the provisions of this subchapter, and may issue from time to time such rules and regulations pursuant to title 3, Chapter 3 Virgin Islands Code (Filing and Publication of Regulations), not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter, as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes and provisions of the same. Such regulations pursuant to title 3, Chapter 3 Virgin Islands Code (Filing and Publication of Regulations) may include in their provisions the form and development of subdivisions, streets and surrounding areas and for water, drainage and sanitary facilities. (b) Before adopting or amending any regulations, as provided for in subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources shall hold public hearings after giving not less than 15 days' public notice of the time, place and nature thereof.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 275a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter II - Subdivision|§ 275a. Fees

 (a) The following non-refundable fees shall apply to the subdivision of land: Other than a Planned Unit Development Initial application fee $10 plusFor subdivision of 5 acres but less than 20 acres 15020 acres but less than 50 acres 25050 acres but less than 75 acres 40075 acres but less than 100 acres 500100 acres but less than 200 acres 700200 acres but less than 500 acres 1,000500 acres or more 1,200 Planned Unit Development  Initial application fee  $ 200 plus two dollars ($2) for each acre in total area of the development. (b) At the time of the filing of each Final Plot the following fees shall be paid: (1) One dollar ($1) per dwelling unit or two dollars per residential lot, whichever is greater; or (2) Ten dollars ($10) per acre for business or commercial land use.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 276 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter II - Subdivision|§ 276. Variances

 (a) Hardship. Where the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources finds that extraordinary hardships may result from strict compliance with this subchapter, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, it may vary the terms of this subchapter so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured: Provided, That such variation will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of this subchapter. (b) Large scale development. Standards and requirements of this subchapter or regulations adopted pursuant thereto may be modified by the Historic Preservation Commission in the case of a plan and program for a comprehensive new development or neighborhood which in the judgment of the Historic Preservation Commission provides adequate public spaces and improvements for the circulation, recreation, light, air, and service needs of the tract when fully developed and populated, and which also provides such covenants or other legal provisions as will assure conformity to and achievement of the plan. (c) Conditions. In granting variances and modifications, the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources may require such conditions as will in its judgment secure substantially the objectives of the standards or requirements so varied or modified. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no variance or modification granted by the Historic Preservation Commission, which would permit an increase in the height of any structure by more than two stories or 30 feet above the maximum height permitted without such variance or modification, shall be effective until approved by the Governor and the Legislature.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 277 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter II - Subdivision|§ 277. Appeals

 Appeals from decisions of the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources shall be made to the Board of Land Use Appeals, and thereafter to the District Court of the Virgin Islands in accordance with the procedure set forth in section 270 of this title. (a) Building and use permits. The Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources shall not issue building or use permits for any structure on a lot in any subdivision, the plat of which has not been approved or recorded in accordance with the provision contained therein. (b) Sale of lots from unrecorded plat. It shall be unlawful to sell, trade, or otherwise convey any lot or parcel of land as part of, or in conformity with any plan, plat or replat of any subdivision unless said plan, plat or replat shall have first been filed in the office of the Planning Director. (c) Penalties. Any person who has been notified of a violation of the provisions of this subchapter by the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources, and shall have been ordered to comply with the same, shall be allowed a period of 15 days to comply with the order of the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources. Whoever, having been so notified and shall have wilfully failed to comply shall upon conviction of the same be fined not more than $50. Each day of violation after such conviction shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable by a similar fine.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 278 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter II - Subdivision|§ 278. Subdivisions in the Coastal Zone

 Notwithstanding anything in this subchapter to the contrary, applications made pursuant to this subchapter for subdivisions of land within the first tier of the coastal zone, as defined in Title 12, chapter 21 of this Code, shall not be approved by the Planning Director unless the subdivider submits evidence or a copy of a valid coastal zone permit authorizing such subdivision. Compliance with the terms and conditions of such coastal zone permit shall also be a condition of approval of any preliminary plat, general subdivision plan or final plat pursuant to this subchapter.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 280 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter III - Conservation and Preservation of Historic and Cultural Assets|§ 280. Declaration of policy

 The Legislature of the Virgin Islands finds and declares— (1) That the historic heritage in ancient landmarks, and the fine architecture of several centuries which reflect the skills, crafts and culture of the Virgin Islands life, as well as the taste and judgment of the settlers of these islands and the ancestors of today's citizens, are invaluable assets and the property of the people of the Virgin Islands; (2) That, as the custodian of this heritage, the Legislature finds that the conservation and preservation of such historic and cultural assets will enhance the prestige and attractiveness of the Virgin Islands, will reserve a cultural property for generations to come, will increase resident responsibility and tourist interest, and will maintain the charm and high quality of appearance which make the Virgin Islands of the United States unique in the Caribbean.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 281 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter III - Conservation and Preservation of Historic and Cultural Assets|§ 281. Administration of subchapter, functions of the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission; Advisory Commission on Historic Landmarks

 (a) The Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission shall administer the provisions of this subchapter, and, in implementation and effectuation of such responsibility, shall, without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, have the following powers: (1) Exercise and perform the powers and functions with respect to the establishment of the “Virgin Islands Registry of Historic Buildings, Sites, and Places” as provided for hereinafter; (2) Exercise and perform the powers and functions with respect to the preparation of maps of “Historic and Architectural Control Districts” as provided for hereinafter; (3) Seek the advice, assistance, and cooperation of, and cooperate with, individuals, groups or agencies, public and private, with respect to programs or projects related to the conservation or preservation of historical or cultural assets; (4) Seek and accept gifts, bequests, endowments, and funds from any source, public or private, with respect to programs or projects related to the conservation or preservation of historical and cultural assets, including participation in federally assisted programs or projects in accordance with the provisions made with respect to executive departments under section 67, Title 3 of this code; (5) Prepare and place, from funds provided by law, Virgin Islands historical marks on or along the highway or street closest to the location which is intended to be identified; (6) With the written consent of landowners, mark buildings and sites which are of historic and cultural significance with appropriately designed markers; (7) Subject to the approval of the Governor, adopt, issue, and amend rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter or other laws, necessary or appropriate for the implementation and effectuation of the purposes of this subchapter. (b) [Repealed.]
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 282 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter III - Conservation and Preservation of Historic and Cultural Assets|§ 282. Registry of Historic Buildings, Sites, and Places

 The Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission is authorized to prepare from time to time, after due notice and public hearings, for submission to the Legislature and the Governor for approval, an inventory, to be known as the “Virgin Islands Registry of Historic Buildings, Sites, and Places”, of all buildings, sites, features, landmarks, areas, and districts in the Virgin Islands, which, after consultation with specialists and experts in the protection and preservation of historic buildings, sites, and places, are determined worthy of recordation and preservation. The Registry shall be prepared in such a manner as to be consistent with the national Register. The Registry shall include such items as the following: houses, warehouses, commercial structures, government buildings, forts and fortifications, churches and synagogues, cemeteries, squares, monuments, naval and nautical features, selected street facades, ruins, markets, birthplaces, parks and open squares, walls and retaining walls, stairways, steps, towers.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 283 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter III - Conservation and Preservation of Historic and Cultural Assets|§ 283. Historic and Architectural Control Districts

 The Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission is hereby authorized to prepare from time to time, after due notice and public hearings, for submission to the Legislature and the Governor for approval, maps (and amendments, revisions, modifications, or additions thereto) of areas within the Virgin Islands to be known as “Historic and Architectural Control Districts”. An Historic and Architectural Control District shall be an area including one or more public or private lots or properties, or parts thereof, within which, after consultation with specialists and experts, the buildings, structures, appurtenances, and places are determined of basic and vital importance for the development of culture and tourism because of their unique Danish or other colonial style, including color preparation, form, and architectural details, because of their being a part of, or related to, a park, square, or area the design or general arrangement of which should be preserved and/or developed according to a fixed plan based on cultural, historical, or architectural motives or purposes in general.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 284 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter III - Conservation and Preservation of Historic and Cultural Assets|§ 284. Approval of Registry and Historic and Architectural Control Districts; authentication

 (a) The Virgin Islands Registry of Historic Buildings, Sites, and Places, and the maps of the Virgin Islands Historic and Architectural Control Districts, shall be submitted to the Legislature and to the Governor. The said Registry and maps of Control Districts, or any parts thereof, or amendments, changes or requirements made or imposed by the Legislature, shall not become effective until approved by the Legislature and the Governor. Upon such approval, the Registry and maps of Control Districts, together with all explanatory material thereon, shall constitute a part of this subchapter for all legal purposes and effects. (b) The Registry and maps of Control Districts, and changes or amendments thereto, shall be authenticated, and kept in the places set forth with respect to the official zoning maps in subsections (c), (d) and (e) of section 262 of this title. The said Registry and maps, thus duly authenticated, shall be and constitute the official and definitive representation as to the status of buildings, sites, places, and areas within the Virgin Islands for the purposes of this subchapter.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 285 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter III - Conservation and Preservation of Historic and Cultural Assets|§ 285. Building permits in Historic and Architectural Control Districts and Registry

 (a) Until plans therefor are submitted to and acted upon by the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission, no building or structure, including stone walls, fences, paving and steps, may be erected, reconstructed, altered, restored, moved, or demolished within any Historic and Architectural Control District or affecting any building, site, or place listed in the Registry; and no sign, light, fence, wall, or other appurtenant fixture may be erected or displayed on any lot or on the exterior of any building or structure located within said Control District or listed in the Registry; and no building or other permit may be granted for any such purpose within the said Control District or pertaining to any building, site, or place listed in the Registry. (b) Nothing in this subchapter may be construed so as to prevent the ordinary maintenance and repair of any architectural feature in any Historic and Architectural Control District or listed in the Registry which does not involve a change in design, material, color, or the outward appearance thereof; nor may prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or demolition of any such feature which the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources shall certify is required by the Public Safety because of unsafe or dangerous condition; nor may prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or demolition of any such feature under a permit issued by the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources prior to the effective date of the establishment of any said Control District or Registry entry. (c) The provisions of this subchapter do not limit, restrict, or impede in any respect the construction, reconstruction, renovation, alteration, restoration, or decoration of the interior by the owner of any building or structure, unless such building or structure is specifically listed in the Registry.
V.I. Code tit. 29, § 286 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 29 - Public Planning and Development|Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law|Subchapter III - Conservation and Preservation of Historic and Cultural Assets|§ 286. Coordination of other departments and agencies with the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission

 (a) In order to effectuate the intent of this subchapter, the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources, before issuing a building permit for work on or demolition of any building or structure in any Historic and Architectural Control District or listed in the Registry, shall refer the application and plans to the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission for its consideration and action. The Historic Preservation Commission shall take into consideration the design and general arrangement, the material, color, and architectural style of the building or structure in question, and the use or project to be developed, and the proper relationship thereof with the feature and characteristics of the nearby buildings and the immediate neighborhood in general. All public projects, regardless of sponsorship, shall be reviewed in the same manner where project plans relate to buildings or structures in any Control District or which are listed in the Registry. (b) The Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission shall notify each applicant of the time, date, and place at which the application and plans will be considered, and each applicant may appear before the Historic Preservation Commission, in person and by representatives, to discuss the application and plans. If the Historic Preservation Commission disapproves the plans it shall place upon its records the reasons and shall include recommendations regarding the proposed construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving, change, or demolition, in terms of landscape, architectural and artistic design, scale arrangements, textures, material, color, and the like, of the property involved. The Historic Preservation Commission shall notify the applicant and the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources of its determination in writing, and shall, within fifteen days after a disapproval, furnish the applicant and the Commissioner with an attested copy of its reasons therefor and of recommended amendments or modifications to the plans. After receipt of the building permit from the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources, the applicant may proceed with the construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving, change, or demolition according to the plans as amended or modified in strict accordance with the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendations. (c) If the Historic Preservation Commission either does not notify the applicant of its determination within sixty days after submission of the application and plans to the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources, or does not furnish the applicant with a copy of its reasons for disapproval and of its recommendations within fifteen days after disapproval, then the application and plans shall be deemed approved in full and acted upon.