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