Code of Virginia - Title 15.2 Counties, Cities And Towns - Section 15.2-1902 Condemnation proceedings generally

§ 15.2-1902. Condemnation proceedings generally

Except where otherwise authorized by any applicable charter provision, a locality shall exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner, and in accordance with the procedures, set out in Chapter 2 (§ 25.1-200 et seq.) or Chapter 3 (§ 25.1-300 et seq.) of Title 25.1, except that:

1. Only lands or easements for (i) streets and roads, (ii) drainage facilities, (iii) water supply and sewage disposal systems, including pipes and lines, and (iv) water, sewer and governmentally owned gas and utility lines and pipes and related facilities may be condemned using the procedures in Chapter 3 of Title 25.1, as provided by the applicable provisions of §§ 15.2-1904 and 15.2-1905;

2. Existing water and sewage disposal systems in their entirety shall be condemned in accordance with the procedures in § 15.2-1906;

3. Oyster bottoms and grounds may be condemned utilizing the procedures in Chapter 3 of Title 25.1, as required by § 28.2-628; and

4. The provisions of §§ 33.1-91 through 33.1-94, 33.1-96, and 33.1-117 shall be applicable, mutatis mutandis, with respect to any condemnation by a locality of property for highway purposes.

(1997, c. 587; 2003, c. 940.)

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