Town of Jonesville v. Powell Valley Village Limited Partnership
Supreme Court of Virginia
487 S.E.2d 207 (1997)
Relevant factsFree
The town (plaintiff) passed a 1989 zoning ordinance and 1993 amendment requiring special permits for larger residential buildings without ever adopting the comprehensive land-use plan Virginia law required before issuing any zoning ordinances; Powell (defendant), whose apartment-building permit renewal was denied under the amendment, sued for a declaration that both the ordinance and amendment were void.
IssueFree
Whether municipalities may issue zoning ordinances to change rules applicable to land without evidence of prior planning and consideration for development and property-owner interests.