Virginia § 15.2-5431.6 Hearing; referendum

Virginia Statutes

§ 15.2-5431.6 — Hearing; referendum

Virginia § 15.2-5431.6

Title 15.2COUNTIES, CITIES AND TOWNS

Subtitle IVOTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES

Ch. 54.1VIRGINIA WIRELESS SERVICE AUTHORITIES ACT

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Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-5431.6 (2026).

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If at the hearing, in the judgment of the governing body of the locality, substantial opposition is heard, the governing body may at its discretion petition the circuit court to order a referendum on the question of adopting or approving the ordinance, agreement or resolution. The provisions of § 24.2-684 shall govern the order for a referendum. If 10 percent of the qualified voters in a locality file a petition with the governing body at the hearing calling for a referendum, such governing body shall petition the circuit court to order a referendum in that locality as provided in this section.

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If at the hearing, in the judgment of the governing body of the locality, substantial opposition is heard, the governing body may at its discretion petition the circuit court to order a referendum on the question of adopting or approving the ordinance, agreement or resolution. The provisions of § 24.2-684 shall govern the order for a referendum. If 10 percent of the qualified voters in a locality file a petition with the governing body at the hearing calling for a referendum, such governing body shall petition the circuit court to order a referendum in that locality as provided in this section.