York County wetlands board may be dismissed

The York County Board of Supervisors may dissolve its wetlands board, giving control of waterfront development to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission.

The seven-member wetlands board, appointed by county supervisors, guides land use along low-lying areas of the Chesapeake Bay. Homeowners must first consult with the board before building structures near the water. The board is unpopular with some residents, who say it's hostile and abusive to homeowners.

The Board of Supervisors will decide whether to disband the wetlands board on Tuesday, in the board room of York Hall, at 6:00 p.m.

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Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 9:39pm