Once again a local government ignores Virginia’s Freedom to Farm Law. York County commissioners have voted to change county zoning which would effect 160 small businesses and at least 5 family farms. Story here.
York County Ignores Virginia’s Freedom To Farm Law
written by Jeanine Martin
September 17, 2014
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Jeanine Martin
Also known as Lovettsville Lady, I am a Republican activist in the wilds of western Loudoun County.
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I have not read the proposed ordinance, but even if it is adopted by the BOS, it can’t affect current, legal use. A use might become non-conforming, but non-conforming uses are totally legal unless they cease for 2 years.
Hum…I want to see the proposed language. State law also clearly permits localities to change zoning. They do it monthly. But a zoning amendment can’t be arbitrary, and must not discriminate between land similarly situated.
Shouldn’t this be Radtke’s beat to cover?