SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10
(By Senators Bowman, Kessler, McCabe, Unger, Prezioso, Caldwell,
Plymale, Snyder and Sprouse)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance continue
to study county and municipal land-use planning and consider
revisions to the state's planning and zoning laws.
Whereas, The infrastructure of many counties and cities within
the State of West Virginia may need to be upgraded for the changing
needs of populations and the future development of communities; and
Whereas, The duties and powers of local governing bodies,
county and municipal planning commissions, zoning authorities and
zoning appeal boards may need to be revised to address the health,
safety, convenience and welfare of the population and its
infrastructure needs; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 38
adopted in regular session, 2002, the Legislature studied this
topic during the 2002-2003 interim session and has recommended that
this subject receive further study during the 2003-2004 interim
session; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to continue to study county and municipal land-use
planning and consider revisions to the state's planning and zoning
laws; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2004, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
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