§ 56-546. Local approvals
A. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of authority by the Commission and contemporaneously with the filing of any application materials with the Commission, the applicant shall provide the local governing body of each jurisdiction through which any part of the roadway passes with the application information and materials required by § 56-540 and […]
§ 56-538. Prerequisite for construction and operation
No person may construct, operate or enlarge any roadway, as defined in § 56-536, within the Commonwealth without first having obtained a certificate of authority from the Commission authorizing such construction, operation or enlargement. 1988, c. 649.
§ 56-539. Certificate of authority
A. Any person may apply to the Commission for a certificate of authority to construct or operate a roadway, or to extend or enlarge a roadway for which a certificate has been issued under this chapter. If the Commission determines in writing, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that the application is complete, that […]
§ 56-540. Application
The Commission may charge a reasonable application fee to cover the costs of processing, reviewing, and approving or denying the application. The application for a certificate of authority shall contain the following material and information: 1. The geographic area to be served by the roadway and a topographic map indicating the route of the roadway; […]
§ 56-541. Eminent domain
The power of eminent domain shall not be exercised by the operator for the purpose of acquiring any lands or estates or interests therein, nor any other property used by the operator for the construction or enlargement of a roadway pursuant to this chapter. 1988, c. 649; 1991, c. 272.
§ 56-536. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Board” means the Commonwealth Transportation Board. “Certificate” means the certificate of authority awarded pursuant to this chapter which allows operation of a roadway. “Commission” means the State Corporation Commission. “Department” means the Virginia Department of Transportation. “Highway” means the entire width between the […]
§ 56-537. Construction of highways and use of public funds in the public interest
The General Assembly finds that there is a compelling public need for rapid construction of safe and efficient highways for the purpose of travel within the Commonwealth, and that it is in the public interest to encourage construction of additional, safe, convenient, and economic highway facilities by private parties, provided that adequate safeguards are provided […]
§ 56-535. Title
This chapter may be cited as the “Virginia Highway Corporation Act of 1988.” 1988, c. 649.