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1. www.jstor.org › stable › pdfAnnexation Procedure and Law under Present Virginia Statutes

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   The laws enacted by the General Assembly pursuant to the above mentioned section of the Constitution are the subject matter of this discussion. The status of the present annexation laws is of vital importance in view of the controversy in Virginia as to whether the present system is operating

2. www.dhcd.virginia.gov › sites › defaultBOUNDARY CHANGES OF TOWNS AND CITIES ARTICLE 1 ... - Virginia

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   a) Determine the metes and bounds of the territory to be annexed, which may exceed or be less than the area sought by the municipality; b) Require the assumption by an annexing city or town of a just proportion

3. www.virginiaplaces.org › vacities › towncityboundariesTown/City Boundaries and Annexation - Virginia Places

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   pattern of Richmond's growth through annexations, 1810-1970 Source: City of Richmond, Annexation History Map Virginia's General Assembly always has chartered local municipal governments as subunits of the state government. After starting to create counties in 1634, the first local government charters were granted by the colonial General Assembly to...

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   the Town of Occoquan owns parkland in Prince William County, outside the town's boundaries Source: Historic Prince William, Occoquan - #103

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4. scholarship.richmond.edu › lawreview › vol17Annexation in Virginia: The 1979 Amendments Usher in a New ...

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   Annexation has been the most common method of adjusting local government boundaries in the United States since the 1850's. This widespread acceptance of annexation, however, has not created uniform procedures for initiating and completing annexation proceedings.

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5. law.lis.virginia.gov › vacodefull › title15Code of Virginia Code - Chapter 32. Boundary Changes of Towns ...

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   Boundary Changes of Towns and Cities. Article 1. Annexation. § 15.2-3200. Boundaries of cities and towns to remain as established until changed. The boundaries of the cities and towns of this Commonwealth shall be and remain as now established unless changed as provided in this title.

6. virginialawreview.org › wp-content › uploadsSeparate, but Equal - Virginia Law Review

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   counties from annexation. Nonetheless, many state laws purport to encourage interlocal cooperation, such as by permitting interlocal revenue or tax base sharing. Indeed, Gillette asserts that city-county separation is uniquely conducive to interlocal bargaining.21 Similarly, Virginia’s system should be particularly attractive to de-

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   Can a city annex a part of a county?

   • Cities can annex parts of adjacent counties, changing the status of residents and property owners from county to city. It is a one-way process. Counties cannot annex parts of cities; however, they can try to block annexation to maintain existing county boundaries.

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   How were annexation disputes resolved after 1902?

   • After 1902, disputes over annexation boundaries between counties, towns, or cities could be decided by a panel of judges. The judges, who are all appointed by the General Assembly, have the power to rule on annexation requests and determine the appropriate boundaries. This process ensures that the political impact of their decision is considered.

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   Who blocked annexation of County land?

   • Since 1987, the state legislature has passed legislation that has blocked involuntary annexation of county land by cities. Since 1975, the General Assembly has blocked the creation of new cities. The role of the Federal government in annexation is not mentioned in the provided passage.

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   Why did county officials resist annexation?

   • County officials resisted annexation because they desired to maintain their responsibilities for developed areas and prevent the expansion of city officials' power. Residents adjacent to cities also began to resist, as the old pattern of folding all urbanizing areas into cities would shrink the counties' population and tax base.

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   Has Alexandria annexed parts of Fairfax County?

   • Since 1912, the City of Alexandria has expanded its boundaries by annexing portions of Arlington and Fairfax Counties, including Jones Point. Fairfax County is among the areas that have been annexed by Alexandria.

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   When did Strasburg annex Shenandoah County?

   • In 1984, Shenandoah County and the town of Strasburg adopted a long-term annexation agreement to establish smooth transitions of areas. They later developed a Joint Land-Use Plan for annexing the Northern Shenandoah Industrial Park into the town.

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8. scholarship.richmond.edu › lawreview › vol10Securing a Valid Annexation in Virginia: State and Federal ...

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   This note will first examine the law of annexation in Virginia, highlighting its uniqueness among the states, followed by an exposition and analysis of the relevant federal mandates. Municipal expansion by the annexation of surrounding territory involves two separate and distinct procedures in Virginia.