Zoning

This is Article 7 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Zoning.” It is part of Title 15.2, titled “Counties, Cities And Towns.” It is part of Subtitle II, titled “Powers Of Local Government.” It is part of Chapter 22, titled “Planning, Subdivision Of Land And Zoning.” It’s comprised of the following 62 sections.

§ 15.2-2280
Zoning ordinances generally
§ 15.2-2281
Jurisdiction of localities
§ 15.2-2282
Regulations to be uniform
§ 15.2-2283
Purpose of zoning ordinances
§ 15.2-2283.1
Prohibition of sexual offender treatment office in residentially zoned subdivision
§ 15.2-2284
Matters to be considered in drawing and applying zoning ordinances and districts
§ 15.2-2285
Preparation and adoption of zoning ordinance and map and amendments thereto; appeal
§ 15.2-2286
Permitted provisions in zoning ordinances; amendments; applicant to pay delinquent taxes; penalties
§ 15.2-2286.1
Provisions for clustering of single-family dwellings so as to preserve open space
§ 15.2-2287
Localities may require oath regarding property interest of local officials
§ 15.2-2287.1
Disclosures in land use proceedings
§ 15.2-2288
Localities may not require a special use permit for certain agricultural activities
§ 15.2-2288.01
Localities shall not require a special use permit for certain small-scale conversion of biomass to alternative fuel
§ 15.2-2288.1
Localities may not require a special use permit for certain residential uses
§ 15.2-2288.2
Localities may not require special use permit for certain temporary structures
§ 15.2-2288.3
(Effective until July 1, 2018) Licensed farm wineries; local regulation of certain activities
§ 15.2-2288.3
(Effective July 1, 2018) Licensed farm wineries; local regulation of certain activities
§ 15.2-2288.3:1
(Effective until July 1, 2018) Limited brewery license; local regulation of certain activities
§ 15.2-2288.3:1
(Effective July 1, 2018) Limited brewery license; local regulation of certain activities
§ 15.2-2288.3:2
Limited distiller's license; local regulation of certain activities
§ 15.2-2288.4
Extension of expiration dates for special use permits
§ 15.2-2288.5
Meaning of "cemetery" for purposes of zoning
§ 15.2-2288.6
Agricultural operations; local regulation of certain activities
§ 15.2-2289
Localities may provide by ordinance for disclosure of real parties in interest
§ 15.2-2290
Uniform regulations for manufactured housing
§ 15.2-2291
Assisted living facilities and group homes of eight or fewer; single-family residence
§ 15.2-2292
Zoning provisions for family day homes
§ 15.2-2292.1
Zoning provisions for temporary family health care structures
§ 15.2-2293
Airspace subject to zoning ordinances
§ 15.2-2293.1
Placement of amateur radio antennas
§ 15.2-2293.2
Regulation of helicopter use
§ 15.2-2294
Airport safety zoning
§ 15.2-2295
Aircraft noise attenuation features in buildings and structures within airport noise zones
§ 15.2-2295.1
Regulation of mountain ridge construction
§ 15.2-2295.2
Dam break inundation zones
§ 15.2-2296
Conditional zoning; declaration of legislative policy and findings; purpose
§ 15.2-2297
Same; conditions as part of a rezoning or amendment to zoning map
§ 15.2-2298
Same; additional conditions as a part of rezoning or zoning map amendment in certain high-growth localities
§ 15.2-2299
Same; enforcement and guarantees
§ 15.2-2300
Same; records
§ 15.2-2301
Same; petition for review of decision
§ 15.2-2302
Same; amendments and variations of conditions
§ 15.2-2303
Conditional zoning in certain localities
§ 15.2-2303.1
Development agreements in certain counties
§ 15.2-2303.1:1
When certain cash proffers collected or accepted
§ 15.2-2303.3
Cash proffers requested or accepted by a locality
§ 15.2-2303.4
Provisions applicable to certain conditional rezoning proffers
§ 15.2-2304
Affordable dwelling unit ordinances in certain localities
§ 15.2-2305
Affordable dwelling unit ordinances
§ 15.2-2306
Preservation of historical sites and architectural areas
§ 15.2-2307
Vested rights not impaired; nonconforming uses
§ 15.2-2307.1
Protection of established commercial fishing operations
§ 15.2-2308
Boards of zoning appeals to be created; membership, organization, etc
§ 15.2-2308.1
Boards of zoning appeals, ex parte communications, proceedings
§ 15.2-2309
Powers and duties of boards of zoning appeals
§ 15.2-2310
Applications for special exceptions and variances
§ 15.2-2311
Appeals to board
§ 15.2-2312
Procedure on appeal
§ 15.2-2313
Proceedings to prevent construction of building in violation of zoning ordinance
§ 15.2-2314
Certiorari to review decision of board
§ 15.2-2315
Conflict with statutes, local ordinances or regulations
§ 15.2-2316
Validation of zoning ordinances prior to 1971