AGENDA DATE: 7/6/2016
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Vehicle License Ordinance Amendment
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Vehicle License Ordinance Amendment
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Letteri, Kamptner, Herrick, Burrell, Lamb
PRESENTER (S): Betty Burrell
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: Upon review of the County's vehicle license ordinance, the Finance Department is recommending updates and improvements to four sections of Chapter 9 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Albemarle County Code. These proposed revisions are intended both to improve the County's collection practices and to align the County Code with current State law.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 4: Economic Prosperity -- Foster an environment that stimulates diversified job creation, capital investments, and tax revenues that support community goals
DISCUSSION: The attached proposed ordinance (Attachment A) would amend four sections of Chapter 9 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Albemarle County Code.
1. Sec. 9-401 - Vehicle License - registration deadline - Would impose a $250 penalty annually on out-of-state vehicles not registered in Virginia within 30 days of residency, as enabled by Virginia Code ? 46.2-662(B). The provision to impose the fee on an annual basis was added after the Board's initial review of a draft ordinance on June 1 as enabled by Virginia Code ? 46.2-662(B).
? Purpose: To ensure that new residents timely register their vehicles and begin paying their fair share of taxes. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles already requires registration of vehicles garaged in Virginia for more than 30 days.
? Consequence: Would penalize owners of vehicles with out of state license plates if not registered in Virginia within 30 days of a change in residency.
2. Sec. 9-404 - Vehicle License Tax - Would update the various County vehicle license fee amounts in accordance with the adopted FY17 Count...
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