The boundary of every locality bordering on the Chesapeake Bay, including its tidal tributaries (the Elizabeth River, among others), or the Atlantic Ocean shall embrace all wharves, piers, docks and other structures, except bridges and tunnels that have been or may hereafter be erected along the waterfront of such locality, and extending into the Chesapeake Bay, including its tidal tributaries (the Elizabeth River, among others), or the Atlantic Ocean. However, only the wharves, piers, docks, or other structures which lie within the territorial jurisdiction of this Commonwealth shall be embraced within the boundary of such locality.
Code 1950, § 15-42.1; 1958, c. 280; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1031; 1976, c. 646; 1997, c. 587.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns
Chapter 31 - Settling Boundaries Between Localities
§ 15.2-3100. Commissioners to settle disputed boundary lines
§ 15.2-3102. Report of commissioners
§ 15.2-3103. Compensation of commissioners, etc.
§ 15.2-3104. Procedure when commissioners fail to agree
§ 15.2-3105. Boundaries to embrace wharves, piers, docks and certain other structures
§ 15.2-3106. Establishment by agreement
§ 15.2-3107. Publication of agreed boundary line
§ 15.2-3108. Petition and hearing; recordation of order; costs