Important Wetlands Announcement
The Essex County Board of Supervisors has officially adopted Ordinance #25-04, repealing the Wetlands Ordinance, and Ordinance #25-05, repealing the Coastal Sand Dune Ordinance. These actions were taken pursuant to the authority granted under the Code of Virginia, specifically Title 28.2, Chapter 13, which governs local wetlands zoning. Under § 28.2-1302, localities are authorized to adopt, amend, or repeal such ordinances as appropriate. This decision reflects the Board’s commitment to aligning local regulations with updated state and federal guidelines and to streamlining environmental oversight for greater regulatory consistency. Posted: May 15, 2025
Respectfully,
April L. Rounds
Administrator
Essex County, Virginia
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