Virginia Administrative Code › Title 24 - TRANSPORTATION AND MOTOR VEHICLES › Agency 30 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 41 - RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › Part II - Relocation Planning and Public Information › Section 24VAC30-41-100 - Relocation planning at conceptual stage

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. A project will be considered to be in the
				  conceptual stage from the time preliminary plans are issued by the location and
				  design division showing alternate roadway location alignments, until the final
				  location is approved.
B. Upon
				  receipt of location study plans, the district office will perform a review to
				  compile right of way and relocation costs and estimates for each proposed
				  alignment. The information will be secured from visual observations and
				  secondary sources and compiled into a Relocation Assistance Report. Potential
				  displacees will normally not be contacted at this time.
The Relocation Assistance Report will contain the following
					 information:
1. An estimate of
				  households to be displaced, including the family characteristics (e.g.,
				  minorities, approximate income levels, tenure, elderly, large
				  families).
2. Divisive or
				  disruptive effect on the community such as separation of residences from
				  community facilities or separation of neighborhoods.
3. Impact of displacement on housing
				  availability where relocation is likely to take place.
4. The number of businesses, nonprofit
				  organizations and farms that would be acquired and the estimated number of
				  employees affected.
5. An
				  assessment of the effect the nonresidential displacements will have on the
				  economy and stability of the community.
6. Major businesses being displaced that will
				  require advance coordination and planning are to be contacted and advised of
				  the studies being made by VDOT and of the opportunities for their input through
				  public hearings and meetings.
7. A
				  description of available housing in the area that is appropriate to provide
				  housing for the types of families to be displaced. Contact should be made with
				  local real estate firms, listing services, newspapers, housing agencies, local
				  community organizations, etc.
8. A
				  description of special relocation advisory services that will be necessary for
				  identified unusual conditions, such as a concentration of elderly
				  displacees.
9. A description of the
				  actions proposed to remedy insufficient relocation housing, including, if
				  necessary, housing of last resort. In the event it is found that there is an
				  insufficient supply of housing, inquiries should be made of real estate
				  developers, construction firms, public officials and interested parties to
				  determine their willingness to assist in providing the necessary replacement
				  housing and the conditions under which they would be willing to render this
				  service.
10. Outcome of
				  consultation with local officials, service agencies and community groups
				  regarding the impact on the community affected.
11. An estimate of relocation costs,
				  separated as follows:
a. Cost of moving
				  personal property for residential units, businesses, farm operations and
				  nonprofit organizations;
b. Cost of
				  replacement housing payments for displaced individuals and families, including
				  typical mortgage interest differentials and closing costs incident to the
				  purchase of replacement facilities;
c. Cost potentially incurred by businesses,
				  farms and nonprofit organizations in searching for replacement facilities;
				  and
d. Reestablishment costs for
				  small businesses, farms and nonprofit organizations.