(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, unless a plat is filed for recordation within six months after notice of approval, or such longer period as may be approved by the governing body, such approval shall be withdrawn and the plat marked void and returned to the subdivision agent.
(B) In any case where construction of facilities to be dedicated for public use has commenced pursuant to an approved plan or permit with surety approved by the governing body or its designated administrative agency, or where the developer has furnished surety to the governing body or its designated administrative agency by certified check, cash escrow, bond, or letter of credit in the amount of the estimated cost of construction of such facilities, the time for plat recordation shall be extended to one year after notice of approval, or to the time limit specified in the surety agreement approved by the governing body or its designated agent, whichever is greater.
(C) An approved record plat which has been recorded shall be valid for a period of not less than five years from the date of approval thereof or for such longer period as the subdivision agent may, at the time of approval, determine to be reasonable, taking into consideration the size and phasing of the proposed development. The period of validity of any plat is required to be prominently noted on the face of the plat.
(D) The period of validity of an approved record plat, which has been recorded, may be extended by the subdivision agent as provided in VA Code § 15.2-2261.
(Ord. passed 11-15-2006; Am. Ord. passed 11-10-2020; Am. Ord. passed 12-8-2020; Am. Ord. passed 1-10-2023)