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By MARY K. BLEWITT
Arundel Nevapapera Staff Writer
The first of July marked the starting date for dozens of new state laws passed by the 1990 Virginia General Assembly.
Local governments are grappling with the so-called “vesting” legislation that maintains the zoning for uses and densities in proffered rezonings. If a developer has proffered substantial cash contributions or public infrastructure not solely required by the development, then the land is vested and the zoning can not be changed.
The legislation, sponsored by Del. Ford C. Quillen, D-Scott, includes a provision that requires landowners who have been granted rezonings with proffers to develop within five years to remain vested.
The legislation is expected to change the way localities address proffers in the future.
“All the countys are going to have to find a way to deal with the legislation,” said John Roberts, Loudoun County attorney.
Others laws, from speeding to smoking, go into effect on July 1:
• Affordable housing: Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties have a green light to enact affordable housing ordinances.
The General Assembly approved a Fairfax County ordinance that permits developers of 50 dwelling units or more an increased density of 20 percent if at least 12V2 percent of the units are made available for rent or sale as affordable housing.
In separate legislation, introduced by Robert T. Andrews, DLoudoun, and Del. David G. Brickley, D-Prince William, Loudoun and Prince William may adopt laws which meet the guidelines of the Fairfax law.
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors appointed the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
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