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James City County approves archaeological study waivers for some development projects

Areas designated as highly or ultra sensitive on the county's archaeological assessment will not qualify

James City County supervisors have passed an ordinance allowing developers to skip Phase One archaeological studies in areas outside highly or ultra sensitive zones. Projects qualify for waivers if a preliminary archaeologist assessment shows very low likelihood of historical resources. The planning director will decide whether to grant waivers.

James City digs archaeological study waivers for some development

James City digs archaeological study waivers for some development

The James City County Board of Supervisors recently approved an ordinance amendment streamlining archaeological study requirements for development projects. The measure had previously received…


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