Stormwater management ponds; removal of trees

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2245.1, under Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning..

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2245.1

A locality shall not require, but may permit, the removal of trees to create stormwater management ponds or facilities if the minimum adequate outfall requirements and the requirements of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (§ 62.1-44.15:67 et seq.) can otherwise be met.