CODE OF VIRGINIA LOCALITIES MAY NOT REQUIRE SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR CERTAIN TEMPORARY STRUCTURES (ยง 15.2-2288.2) A zoning ordinance shall not require that a special exception or special use permit be obtained in order to erect a tent on private property (i) intended to serve as a temporary structure for a period of three days or less and (ii) that will be used primarily for private or family-related events including, but not limited to, weddings and estate sales. HISTORY: 2006, c. 249.