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Bell v. City Council

Supreme Court of Virginia

Decided December 3, 1982No. Record No. 801122PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtStephenson, J.

This appeal involves a challenge to the validity of certain amendments to the City of Charlottesville’s zoning ordinance. The appellants claim these amendments are inconsistent with good zoning practices, allow the City Council to exceed its statutory authority in granting special permits, and violate the uniformity requirement of Code § 15.1-488.

The essential facts are undisputed. In 1975, Charlottesville, acting pursuant to Code § 15.1-503.2, established an Architectural Design Control and Historic Preservation (ADC) District. This District provides for the preservation of architectural and…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Board of Supervisors v. Snell Construction Corp.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1974
  2. BOARD OF SUP'RS, ETC. v. Southland Corp.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1982
  3. BOARD OF SUPER. OF FAIRFAX CTY. v. Snell Const. Corp.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1974
  4. BOARD OF SUP'RS OF FAIRFAX CTY. v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Virginia · 1975
  5. BOARD OF SUP'RS, ETC. v. Fralin & Waldron, Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1981

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3Cited by14 opinions

  1. BOARD OF SUP'RS, ETC. v. Southland Corp.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1982
  2. Cromwell v. WardCourt of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1995
  3. Sinclair v. NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCSupreme Court of Virginia · 2012
  4. Schefer v. City Council of Falls ChurchSupreme Court of Virginia · 2010
  5. Owens v. City Council of NorfolkNorfolk County Circuit Court · 2008

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