In a monumental ruling that is sure to send shock waves through the land conservation community, the Supreme Court of Virginia has concluded that ambiguous wording in conservation easements must be interpreted in favor of the free use of land and against limiting development on the easement property. The case in question is Wetlands America Trust, Inc. v. White Cloud Nine Ventures, L.P., 2016 Va. LEXIS 12, which you can read here. Let’s go through this important case step by step. Continue reading Supreme Court of Virginia Applies Strict Interpretation to Conservation Easements in White Cloud
Loudoun County
Loudoun County is a county in Northern Virginia that borders Maryland on the north.
For more information about zoning and land planning in Loudoun County, you might wish to read:
- The official website for the government of Loudoun County;
- Loudoun County’s comprehensive plan;
- The Town of Lovettsville’s zoning ordinance; and
- The Town of Purcellville’s zoning ordinance.
For more information about conservation easements and other land preservation efforts in Loudoun County, Virginia, read the posts below!