A. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct any activity which would require a permit under a coastal primary sand dune zoning ordinance without such a permit. Until the county, city or town in which a person proposes to conduct an activity which would require a permit under the ordinance adopts the ordinance, such person shall apply for a permit directly to the Commission. Permit applicants desiring to use or develop dunes or beaches owned by the Commonwealth shall also apply directly to the Commission.
B. The Commission shall process permit applications in accordance with the provisions of the Coastal Primary Sand Dune Zoning Ordinance and the Commissioner, or his authorized representative, shall sign any permit granted; however, the Commission may designate one or more hearing officers who may, in lieu of the Commission, conduct public hearings as required under § 28.2-1403 and thereafter report their findings and recommendations to the Commission.
1972, c. 711, § 62.1-13.9; 1980, c. 660, § 62.1-13.26; 1992, c. 836; 1994, cc. 112, 125.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters
Chapter 14 - Coastal Primary Sand Dunes and Beaches
§ 28.2-1401. Powers and duties of Commission
§ 28.2-1404. Meetings, quorum, rules, etc., of wetlands boards; records and reports
§ 28.2-1405. Local governing body to supply meeting space and services for wetlands board
§ 28.2-1406. Permits required for certain activities; issuance of permits by Commission
§ 28.2-1407. Administrative procedures
§ 28.2-1408. Standards for use of coastal primary sand dunes
§ 28.2-1410. Commissioner to review all decisions of wetlands boards
§ 28.2-1411. When Commission to review decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1412. Procedure for review; notice of decision
§ 28.2-1413. When Commission to modify, remand or reverse decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1414. Time for issuance of permit
§ 28.2-1416. Investigations and prosecutions
§ 28.2-1417. Monitoring, inspections, compliance, and restoration