County Cuts Archaeology Rules for Development | Virginia Beach News

James City County just slashed red tape for developers by letting some builders skip full archaeological surveys—unless the land’s near rivers or deemed historically sensitive. A waiver can be granted if a pro claims nothing major’s there, and the planning director gets final say. But critics are up in arms: the historical commission was left out of the vote, and while some see it as speeding up progress, others worry about lost history—and pricey past surveys that cost hundreds of thousands. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06b43ee828394f7a