§ 242. Fees
Establishment of fees (a) Certain fees are herein established for filing of applications with the Virgin Islands Planning Office or the Board of Land Use Appeals. Such fees shall not apply to applications initiated by the Government of the United States Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands Planning Office (b) A fee shall be charged by the […]
§ 234. Nonconforming uses
Scope (a) Any lawful use of land or a building existing at the date of passage of this subchapter and located in a district in which it would not be permitted as a new use under the regulations of this subchapter, is hereby declared to be a nonconforming use, and not in violation of this […]
§ 235. Administration and enforcement
Administration (a) This subchapter and chapters 5 and 7 of Title 6, Virgin Islands Code, shall be administered and enforced by a Zoning Administrator who shall be the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources. The Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources shall appoint Assistant Zoning Administrator(s) who shall have had experience in dealing with Zoning […]
§ 236. The Board of Land Use Appeals
General powers of the board for the administration of the zoning law (a) The Board of Land Use Appeals is a body of limited powers. It may not change the use of property from that permitted by the Zoning Law nor may it increase the height of a structure above that permitted by the law: […]
§ 237. The Virgin Islands Planning Office
General review of zoning law by the Virgin Islands Planning Office (a) The Planning Office shall carry on a continuous review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of the Zoning Law and recommend to the Legislature such changes that are in keeping with the General Development Plan for the Virgin Islands. Specific powers of the Virgin […]
§ 238. Amendments
Scope of amendments (a) Any provision of this subchapter, as well as the boundaries of the various Zoning Districts established herein, may be amended or repealed by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands after due public notice and hearing where parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard, subject to the […]
§ 238a. Variances by the Legislature
In those cases where an amendment to a zoning map is requested by a property owner for a specific use of property which is not permitted in the zoning district where the property is located, but which use would not substantially conflict with the permitted uses in the zoning district, the Legislature, in lieu of […]
§ 239. Public hearings
General regulations on public hearings (a) Public notice of any hearing as required by this subchapter, to be conducted by the Board of Land Use Appeals, or Planning Office, shall be deemed to have been given when the following actions have been completed: 1. A notice setting forth the general purpose of any such hearing […]
§ 240. Penalty for violation
The owner or general agent of a building or premises where a violation of any provision of this subchapter has been committed or shall exist, or the lessee or tenant of an entire building or entire premises where such violation has been committed or shall exist, or the general agent, architect, builder, contractor or any […]
§ 241. Interpretation of regulations
In the interpretation and application of the provisions of this subchapter, such provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the health, safety, morals or the general welfare of the Virgin Islands. It is not intended by this subchapter to repeal, abrogate, annual or in any way impair or […]