2006 Code of Virginia § 15.2-2244.1 - Additional method for subdivision of a lot for conveyance to a family member

15.2-2244.1. Additional method for subdivision of a lot for conveyance to afamily member.

In addition to 15.2-2244, a locality may include in its subdivisionordinance provisions permitting a single division of a lot or parcel for thepurpose of sale or gift to a member of the immediate family, as defined in 15.2-2244, of the property owner, if (i) the property has been owned for atleast 15 consecutive years by the current owner or member of the immediatefamily and (ii) the property owner agrees to place a restrictive covenant onthe subdivided property that would prohibit the transfer of the property to anonmember of the immediate family for a period of 15 years. The locality mayrequire that the subdivided lot is no more than one acre and otherwise meetsany other express requirement contained in the Code of Virginia or imposed bythe local governing body.

(2006, c. 456.)