{"formats":[{"name":"JSON","format":"json","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-json\/15.2-2204.json"},{"name":"Plain Text","format":"text","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-text\/15.2-2204.txt"},{"name":"XML","format":"xml","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-xml\/15.2-2204.xml"},{"name":"HTML","format":"html","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-html\/15.2-2204.html"}],"law_id":73996,"edition_id":1,"section_id":73996,"structure_id":13080,"section_number":"15.2-2204","catch_line":"Advertisement of plans, ordinances, etc.; joint public hearings; written notice of certain amendments","history":"Code 1950, \u00a7 15-961.4; 1962, c. 407, \u00a7 15.1-431; 1964, c. 632; 1968, cc. 354, 714; 1973, cc. 117, 334; 1974, cc. 100, 570; 1975, c. 641; 1976, c. 642; 1977, c. 65; 1982, c. 291; 1990, c. 61; 1992, cc. 353, 757; 1993, cc. 128, 734; 1994, c. 774; 1995, c. 178; 1996, cc. 613, 667; 1997, c.; 2001, c. 406; 2002, c. 634; 2004, cc. 539, 799; 2005, c. 514; 2007, cc. 761, 813; 2011, c. 457; 2012, c. 548; 2013, cc. 149, 213; 2022, c. 478; 2023, cc. 506, 507; 2024, cc. 225, 242; 2025, cc. 52, 171.","full_text":"A\n\nPlans or ordinances, or amendments thereof, recommended or adopted under the powers conferred by this chapter need not be advertised in full, but may be advertised by reference. Every such advertisement shall identify the place or places within the locality where copies of the proposed plans, ordinances or amendments may be examined.\n\t\t\tThe local planning commission shall not recommend nor the governing body adopt any plan, ordinance or amendment thereof until notice of intention to do so has been published twice in some newspaper published or having general circulation in the locality, with the first notice appearing no more than 28 days before and the second notice appearing no less than five days before the date of the meeting referenced in the notice; however, the notice for both the local planning commission and the governing body may be published concurrently. The notice shall specify the time and place of hearing at which persons affected may appear and present their views. The local planning commission and governing body may hold a joint public hearing after public notice as set forth in this subsection. If a joint hearing is held, then public notice as set forth in this subsection need be given only by the governing body. In any instance in which a locality has submitted a correct and timely notice request to such newspaper and the newspaper fails to publish the notice, or publishes the notice incorrectly, such locality shall be deemed to have met the notice requirements of this subsection so long as the notice was published in the next available edition of a newspaper having general circulation in the locality. After enactment of any plan, ordinance or amendment, further publication thereof shall not be required.B\n\nWhen a proposed amendment of the zoning ordinance involves a change in the zoning map classification of 25 or fewer parcels of land, then, in addition to the advertising as required by subsection A, the advertisement shall include the street address or tax map parcel number of the parcels subject to the action. Written notice shall be given by the local planning commission, or its representative, at least five days before the hearing to the owner or owners, their agent or the occupant, of each parcel involved; to the owners, their agent or the occupant, of all abutting property and property immediately across the street or road from the property affected, including those parcels that lie in other localities of the Commonwealth; and, if any portion of the affected property is within a planned unit development, then to such incorporated property owner’s associations within the planned unit development that have members owning property located within 2,000 feet of the affected property as may be required by the commission or its agent. However, when a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance involves a tract of land not less than 500 acres owned by the Commonwealth or by the federal government, and when the proposed change affects only a portion of the larger tract, notice need be given only to the owners of those properties that are adjacent to the affected area of the larger tract. One notice sent by registered, certified, or first-class mail to the last known address of such owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax assessment records shall be deemed adequate compliance with this requirement, provided that a representative of the local planning commission shall make affidavit that such mailings have been made and file such affidavit with the papers in the case. If the hearing is continued, notice shall be remailed. Costs of any notice required under this chapter shall be taxed to the applicant.\n\t\t\tWhen a proposed amendment of the zoning ordinance involves a change in the zoning map classification of more than 25 parcels of land, or a change to the applicable zoning ordinance text regulations that decreases the allowed dwelling unit density of any parcel of land, then, in addition to the advertising as required by subsection A, the advertisement shall include the street address or tax map parcel number of the parcels as well as the approximate acreage subject to the action. For more than 100 parcels of land, the advertisement may instead include a description of the boundaries of the area subject to the changes and a link to a map of the subject area. Written notice shall be given by the local planning commission, or its representative, at least five days before the hearing to the owner, owners, or their agent of each parcel of land involved, provided, however, that written notice of such changes to zoning ordinance text regulations shall not have to be mailed to the owner, owners, or their agent of lots shown on a subdivision plat approved and recorded pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 (§ 15.2-2240 et seq.) where such lots are less than 11,500 square feet. One notice sent by first-class mail to the last known address of such owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax assessment records shall be deemed adequate compliance with this requirement, provided that a representative of the local planning commission shall make affidavit that such mailings have been made and file such affidavit with the papers in the case. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as to invalidate any subsequently adopted amendment or ordinance because of the inadvertent failure by the representative of the local planning commission to give written notice to the owner, owners, or their agent of any parcel involved.\n\t\t\tThe governing body may provide that, in the case of a condominium or a cooperative, the written notice may be mailed to the unit owners’ association or proprietary lessees’ association, respectively, in lieu of each individual unit owner.\n\t\t\tWhenever the notices required hereby are sent by an agency, department, or division of the local governing body, or their representative, such notices may be sent by first-class mail; however, a representative of such agency, department, or division shall make affidavit that such mailings have been made and file such affidavit with the papers in the case.\n\t\t\tA party’s actual notice of, or active participation in, the proceedings for which the written notice provided by this section is required shall waive the right of that party to challenge the validity of the proceeding due to failure of the party to receive the written notice required by this section.C\n\nWhen a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment thereto; a proposed change in zoning map classification; or an application for special exception for a change in use or to increase by greater than 50 percent of the bulk or height of an existing or proposed building, but not including renewals of previously approved special exceptions, involves any parcel of land located within one-half mile of a boundary of an adjoining locality of the Commonwealth, then, in addition to the advertising and written notification as required by this section, written notice shall also be given by the local planning commission, or its representative, at least 10 days before the hearing to the chief administrative officer, or his designee, of such adjoining locality.D\n\nWhen (i) a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment thereto, (ii) a proposed change in zoning map classification, or (iii) an application for special exception for a change in use involves any parcel of land located within 3,000 feet of a boundary of a military base, military installation, military airport, excluding armories operated by the Virginia National Guard, or licensed public-use airport then, in addition to the advertising and written notification as required by this section, written notice shall also be given by the local planning commission, or its representative, at least 30 days before the hearing to the commander of the military base, military installation, military airport, or owner of such public-use airport, and the notice shall advise the military commander or owner of such public-use airport of the opportunity to submit comments or recommendations.E\n\nThe adoption or amendment prior to July 1, 1996, of any plan or ordinance under the authority of prior acts shall not be declared invalid by reason of a failure to advertise or give notice as may be required by such act or by this chapter, provided a public hearing was conducted by the governing body prior to such adoption or amendment. Every action contesting a decision of a locality based on a failure to advertise or give notice as may be required by this chapter shall be filed within 30 days of such decision with the circuit court having jurisdiction of the land affected by the decision. However, any litigation pending prior to July 1, 1996, shall not be affected by the 1996 amendment to this section.F\n\nNotwithstanding any contrary provision of law, general or special, the City of Richmond may cause such notice to be published in any newspaper of general circulation in the city.G\n\nWhen a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment of an existing plan designates or alters previously designated corridors or routes for electric transmission lines of 150 kilovolts or more, written notice shall also be given by the local planning commission, or its representative, at least 10 days before the hearing to each electric utility with a certificated service territory that includes all or any part of such designated electric transmission corridors or routes.H\n\nWhen any applicant requesting a written order, requirement, decision, or determination from the zoning administrator, other administrative officer, or a board of zoning appeals that is subject to the appeal provisions contained in § 15.2-2311 or 15.2-2314, is not the owner or the agent of the owner of the real property subject to the written order, requirement, decision or determination, written notice shall be given to the owner of the property within 10 days of the receipt of such request. Such written notice shall be given by the zoning administrator or other administrative officer or, at the direction of the administrator or officer, the requesting applicant shall be required to give the owner such notice and to provide satisfactory evidence to the zoning administrator or other administrative officer that the notice has been given. Written notice mailed to the owner at the last known address of the owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax assessment records shall satisfy the notice requirements of this subsection.\n\t\t\tThis subsection shall not apply to inquiries from the governing body, planning commission, or employees of the locality made in the normal course of business.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":266157,"text":"Plans or ordinances, or amendments thereof, recommended or adopted under the powers conferred by this chapter need not be advertised in full, but may be advertised by reference. Every such advertisement shall identify the place or places within the locality where copies of the proposed plans, ordinances or amendments may be examined.\n\t\t\tThe local planning commission shall not recommend nor the governing body adopt any plan, ordinance or amendment thereof until notice of intention to do so has been published twice in some newspaper published or having general circulation in the locality, with the first notice appearing no more than 28 days before and the second notice appearing no less than five days before the date of the meeting referenced in the notice; however, the notice for both the local planning commission and the governing body may be published concurrently. The notice shall specify the time and place of hearing at which persons affected may appear and present their views. The local planning commission and governing body may hold a joint public hearing after public notice as set forth in this subsection. If a joint hearing is held, then public notice as set forth in this subsection need be given only by the governing body. In any instance in which a locality has submitted a correct and timely notice request to such newspaper and the newspaper fails to publish the notice, or publishes the notice incorrectly, such locality shall be deemed to have met the notice requirements of this subsection so long as the notice was published in the next available edition of a newspaper having general circulation in the locality. After enactment of any plan, ordinance or amendment, further publication thereof shall not be required.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":266158,"text":"When a proposed amendment of the zoning ordinance involves a change in the zoning map classification of 25 or fewer parcels of land, then, in addition to the advertising as required by subsection A, the advertisement shall include the street address or tax map parcel number of the parcels subject to the action. Written notice shall be given by the local planning commission, or its representative, at least five days before the hearing to the owner or owners, their agent or the occupant, of each parcel involved; to the owners, their agent or the occupant, of all abutting property and property immediately across the street or road from the property affected, including those parcels that lie in other localities of the Commonwealth; and, if any portion of the affected property is within a planned unit development, then to such incorporated property owner’s associations within the planned unit development that have members owning property located within 2,000 feet of the affected property as may be required by the commission or its agent. However, when a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance involves a tract of land not less than 500 acres owned by the Commonwealth or by the federal government, and when the proposed change affects only a portion of the larger tract, notice need be given only to the owners of those properties that are adjacent to the affected area of the larger tract. One notice sent by registered, certified, or first-class mail to the last known address of such owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax assessment records shall be deemed adequate compliance with this requirement, provided that a representative of the local planning commission shall make affidavit that such mailings have been made and file such affidavit with the papers in the case. If the hearing is continued, notice shall be remailed. Costs of any notice required under this chapter shall be taxed to the applicant.\n\t\t\tWhen a proposed amendment of the zoning ordinance involves a change in the zoning map classification of more than 25 parcels of land, or a change to the applicable zoning ordinance text regulations that decreases the allowed dwelling unit density of any parcel of land, then, in addition to the advertising as required by subsection A, the advertisement shall include the street address or tax map parcel number of the parcels as well as the approximate acreage subject to the action. For more than 100 parcels of land, the advertisement may instead include a description of the boundaries of the area subject to the changes and a link to a map of the subject area. Written notice shall be given by the local planning commission, or its representative, at least five days before the hearing to the owner, owners, or their agent of each parcel of land involved, provided, however, that written notice of such changes to zoning ordinance text regulations shall not have to be mailed to the owner, owners, or their agent of lots shown on a subdivision plat approved and recorded pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 (§ 15.2-2240 et seq.) where such lots are less than 11,500 square feet. One notice sent by first-class mail to the last known address of such owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax assessment records shall be deemed adequate compliance with this requirement, provided that a representative of the local planning commission shall make affidavit that such mailings have been made and file such affidavit with the papers in the case. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as to invalidate any subsequently adopted amendment or ordinance because of the inadvertent failure by the representative of the local planning commission to give written notice to the owner, owners, or their agent of any parcel involved.\n\t\t\tThe governing body may provide that, in the case of a condominium or a cooperative, the written notice may be mailed to the unit owners’ association or proprietary lessees’ association, respectively, in lieu of each individual unit owner.\n\t\t\tWhenever the notices required hereby are sent by an agency, department, or division of the local governing body, or their representative, such notices may be sent by first-class mail; however, a representative of such agency, department, or division shall make affidavit that such mailings have been made and file such affidavit with the papers in the case.\n\t\t\tA party’s actual notice of, or active participation in, the proceedings for which the written notice provided by this section is required shall waive the right of that party to challenge the validity of the proceeding due to failure of the party to receive the written notice required by this section.","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"C"},"2":{"id":266159,"text":"When a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment thereto; a proposed change in zoning map classification; or an application for special exception for a change in use or to increase by greater than 50 percent of the bulk or height of an existing or proposed building, but not including renewals of previously approved special exceptions, involves any parcel of land located within one-half mile of a boundary of an adjoining locality of the Commonwealth, then, in addition to the advertising and written notification as required by this section, written notice shall also be given by the local planning commission, or its representative, at least 10 days before the hearing to the chief administrative officer, or his designee, of such adjoining locality.","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"D"},"3":{"id":266160,"text":"When (i) a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment thereto, (ii) a proposed change in zoning map classification, or (iii) an application for special exception for a change in use involves any parcel of land located within 3,000 feet of a boundary of a military base, military installation, military airport, excluding armories operated by the Virginia National Guard, or licensed public-use airport then, in addition to the advertising and written notification as required by this section, written notice shall also be given by the local planning commission, or its representative, at least 30 days before the hearing to the commander of the military base, military installation, military airport, or owner of such public-use airport, and the notice shall advise the military commander or owner of such public-use airport of the opportunity to submit comments or recommendations.","type":"section","prefixes":["D"],"prefix":"D","entire_prefix":"D","prefix_anchor":"D","level":1,"prior_prefix":"C","next_prefix":"E"},"4":{"id":266161,"text":"The adoption or amendment prior to July 1, 1996, of any plan or ordinance under the authority of prior acts shall not be declared invalid by reason of a failure to advertise or give notice as may be required by such act or by this chapter, provided a public hearing was conducted by the governing body prior to such adoption or amendment. Every action contesting a decision of a locality based on a failure to advertise or give notice as may be required by this chapter shall be filed within 30 days of such decision with the circuit court having jurisdiction of the land affected by the decision. However, any litigation pending prior to July 1, 1996, shall not be affected by the 1996 amendment to this section.","type":"section","prefixes":["E"],"prefix":"E","entire_prefix":"E","prefix_anchor":"E","level":1,"prior_prefix":"D","next_prefix":"F"},"5":{"id":266162,"text":"Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, general or special, the City of Richmond may cause such notice to be published in any newspaper of general circulation in the city.","type":"section","prefixes":["F"],"prefix":"F","entire_prefix":"F","prefix_anchor":"F","level":1,"prior_prefix":"E","next_prefix":"G"},"6":{"id":266163,"text":"When a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment of an existing plan designates or alters previously designated corridors or routes for electric transmission lines of 150 kilovolts or more, written notice shall also be given by the local planning commission, or its representative, at least 10 days before the hearing to each electric utility with a certificated service territory that includes all or any part of such designated electric transmission corridors or routes.","type":"section","prefixes":["G"],"prefix":"G","entire_prefix":"G","prefix_anchor":"G","level":1,"prior_prefix":"F","next_prefix":"H"},"7":{"id":266164,"text":"When any applicant requesting a written order, requirement, decision, or determination from the zoning administrator, other administrative officer, or a board of zoning appeals that is subject to the appeal provisions contained in § 15.2-2311 or 15.2-2314, is not the owner or the agent of the owner of the real property subject to the written order, requirement, decision or determination, written notice shall be given to the owner of the property within 10 days of the receipt of such request. Such written notice shall be given by the zoning administrator or other administrative officer or, at the direction of the administrator or officer, the requesting applicant shall be required to give the owner such notice and to provide satisfactory evidence to the zoning administrator or other administrative officer that the notice has been given. Written notice mailed to the owner at the last known address of the owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax assessment records shall satisfy the notice requirements of this subsection.\n\t\t\tThis subsection shall not apply to inquiries from the governing body, planning commission, or employees of the locality made in the normal course of business.","type":"section","prefixes":["H"],"prefix":"H","entire_prefix":"H","prefix_anchor":"H","level":1,"prior_prefix":"G"}},"ancestry":[{"id":13080,"edition_id":1,"name":"General Provisions","identifier":"1","label":"article","depth":4,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12774,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:44:15","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:44:15","permalink":{"id":154797,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":13080,"identifier":"1","token":"15.2\/II\/22\/1","url":"\/15.2\/II\/22\/1\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12774,"edition_id":1,"name":"Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning","identifier":"22","label":"chapter","depth":3,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12733,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:52","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:52","permalink":{"id":154795,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12774,"identifier":"22","token":"15.2\/II\/22","url":"\/15.2\/II\/22\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12733,"edition_id":1,"name":"Powers of Local Government","identifier":"II","label":"subtitle","depth":2,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12720,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:50","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:50","permalink":{"id":152369,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12733,"identifier":"II","token":"15.2\/II","url":"\/15.2\/II\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12720,"edition_id":1,"name":"Counties, Cities and Towns","identifier":"15.2","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":1,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:49","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:49","permalink":{"id":151279,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12720,"identifier":"15.2","token":"15.2","url":"\/15.2\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":67218,"structure_id":13080,"section_number":"15.2-2200","catch_line":"Declaration of legislative intent","url":"\/15.2-2200\/","token":"15.2\/II\/22\/1\/15.2-2200","metadata":false},{"id":77758,"structure_id":13080,"section_number":"15.2-2201","catch_line":"Definitions","url":"\/15.2-2201\/","token":"15.2\/II\/22\/1\/15.2-2201","metadata":false},{"id":73449,"structure_id":13080,"section_number":"15.2-2202","catch_line":"Duties of state agencies; 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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 27 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1962, chapter 407; in 1964, chapter 632; in 1968, chapters 354 and 714; in 1973, chapters 117 and 334; in 1974, chapters 100 and 570; in 1975, chapter 641; in 1976, chapter 642; in 1977, chapter 65; in 1982, chapter 291; in 1990, chapter 61; in 1992, chapters 353 and 757; in 1993, chapters 128 and 734; in 1994, chapter 774<\/a>; in 1995, chapter 178<\/a>; in 1996, chapters 613<\/a> and 667<\/a>; in 2001, chapter 406<\/a>; in 2002, chapter 634<\/a>; in 2004, chapters 539<\/a> and 799<\/a>; in 2005, chapter 514<\/a>; in 2007, chapters 761<\/a> and 813<\/a>; in 2011, chapter 457<\/a>; in 2012, chapter 548<\/a>; in 2013, chapters 149<\/a> and 213<\/a>; in 2022, chapter 478<\/a>; in 2023, chapters 506<\/a> and 507<\/a>; in 2024, chapters 225<\/a> and 242<\/a>; in 2025, chapters 52<\/a> and 171<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":83474,"section_number":"10.1-1408.1","catch_line":"Permit required; open dumps prohibited","order_by":null,"url":"\/10.1-1408.1\/"},{"id":71811,"section_number":"15.2-107","catch_line":"Advertisement and enactment of certain fees and levies","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-107\/"},{"id":63496,"section_number":"15.2-1129.2","catch_line":"Creation of local economic revitalization zones","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-1129.2\/"},{"id":59310,"section_number":"15.2-1232.2","catch_line":"Creation of local economic revitalization zones","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-1232.2\/"},{"id":78632,"section_number":"15.2-2007.1","catch_line":"Appointment of viewers in certain cities","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-2007.1\/"},{"id":81915,"section_number":"15.2-2030","catch_line":"Localities may sell or lease airspace over public streets, public rights-of-way, etc., under certain conditions","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-2030\/"},{"id":65873,"section_number":"15.2-2206","catch_line":"When locality may require applicant to give notice; 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A.<\/span> Plans or ordinances<\/span>, or amendments thereof, recommended or adopted under the powers conferred by this chapter need not be advertised in full, but may be advertised by reference. Every such advertisement shall identify the place or places within the locality<\/span> where copies of the proposed plans, ordinances<\/span> or amendments may be examined.\n\t\t\tThe local planning commission<\/span> shall not recommend nor the governing body<\/span> adopt any plan, ordinance<\/span> or amendment thereof until notice of intention to do so has been published twice in some newspaper published or having general circulation in the locality<\/span>, with the first notice appearing no more than 28 days before and the second notice appearing no less than five days before the date of the meeting referenced in the notice; however, the notice for both the local planning commission<\/span> and the governing body<\/span> may be published concurrently. The notice shall specify the time and place of hearing<\/span> at which persons affected may appear and present their views. The local planning commission<\/span> and governing body<\/span> may hold a joint public hearing<\/span> after public notice as set forth in this subsection. If a joint hearing<\/span> is held, then public notice as set forth in this subsection need be given only by the governing body<\/span>. In any instance in which a locality<\/span> has submitted a correct and timely notice request to such newspaper and the newspaper fails to publish the notice, or publishes the notice incorrectly, such locality<\/span> shall be deemed to have met the notice requirements of this subsection so long as the notice was published in the next available edition of a newspaper having general circulation in the locality<\/span>. After enactment of any plan, ordinance<\/span> or amendment, further publication thereof shall not be required. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> When a proposed amendment of the zoning<\/span> ordinance<\/span> involves a change in the zoning<\/span> map classification of 25 or fewer parcels of land, then, in addition to the advertising as required by subsection A, the advertisement shall include the street<\/span> address or tax map parcel number of the parcels subject to the action. Written notice shall be given by the local planning commission<\/span>, or its representative, at least five days before the hearing<\/span> to the owner or owners, their agent or the occupant, of each parcel involved; to the owners, their agent or the occupant, of all abutting property and property immediately across the street<\/span> or road from the property affected, including those parcels that lie in other localities of the Commonwealth; and, if any portion of the affected property is within a planned unit development<\/span>, then to such incorporated property owner’s associations within the planned unit development<\/span> that have members owning property located within 2,000 feet of the affected property as may be required by the commission or its agent. However, when a proposed amendment to the zoning<\/span> ordinance<\/span> involves a tract of land not less than 500 acres owned by the Commonwealth or by the federal government, and when the proposed change affects only a portion of the larger tract, notice need be given only to the owners of those properties that are adjacent to the affected area of the larger tract. One notice sent by registered, certified, or first-class mail to the last known address of such owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax assessment records shall be deemed adequate compliance with this requirement, provided that a representative of the local planning commission<\/span> shall make affidavit<\/span> that such mailings have been made and file such affidavit<\/span> with the papers in the case. If the hearing<\/span> is continued, notice shall be remailed. Costs of any notice required under this chapter shall be taxed to the applicant.\n\t\t\tWhen a proposed amendment of the zoning<\/span> ordinance<\/span> involves a change in the zoning<\/span> map classification of more than 25 parcels of land, or a change to the applicable zoning<\/span> ordinance<\/span> text regulations that decreases the allowed dwelling unit density of any parcel of land, then, in addition to the advertising as required by subsection A, the advertisement shall include the street<\/span> address or tax map parcel number of the parcels as well as the approximate acreage subject to the action. For more than 100 parcels of land, the advertisement may instead include a description of the boundaries of the area subject to the changes and a link to a map of the subject area. Written notice shall be given by the local planning commission<\/span>, or its representative, at least five days before the hearing<\/span> to the owner, owners, or their agent of each parcel of land involved, provided, however, that written notice of such changes to zoning<\/span> ordinance<\/span> text regulations shall not have to be mailed to the owner, owners, or their agent of lots shown on a subdivision plat<\/span> approved and recorded pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 (§ 15.2-2240<\/a> et seq.) where such lots are less than 11,500 square feet. One notice sent by first-class mail to the last known address of such owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax assessment records shall be deemed adequate compliance with this requirement, provided that a representative of the local planning commission<\/span> shall make affidavit<\/span> that such mailings have been made and file such affidavit<\/span> with the papers in the case. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as to invalidate any subsequently adopted amendment or ordinance<\/span> because of the inadvertent failure by the representative of the local planning commission<\/span> to give written notice to the owner, owners, or their agent of any parcel involved.\n\t\t\tThe governing body<\/span> may provide that, in the case of a condominium or a cooperative, the written notice may be mailed to the unit owners’ association or proprietary lessees’ association, respectively, in lieu of each individual unit owner.\n\t\t\tWhenever the notices required hereby are sent by an agency, department, or division of the local governing body<\/span>, or their representative, such notices may be sent by first-class mail; however, a representative of such agency, department, or division shall make affidavit<\/span> that such mailings have been made and file such affidavit<\/span> with the papers in the case.\n\t\t\tA party<\/span>’s actual notice of, or active participation in, the proceedings for which the written notice provided by this section is required shall waive<\/span> the right of that party<\/span> to challenge the validity of the proceeding due to failure of the party<\/span> to receive the written notice required by this section. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> When a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment thereto; a proposed change in zoning<\/span> map classification; or an application for special exception<\/span> for a change in use or to increase by greater than 50 percent of the bulk or height of an existing or proposed building, but not including renewals of previously approved special exceptions<\/span>, involves any parcel of land located within one-half mile of a boundary of an adjoining locality<\/span> of the Commonwealth, then, in addition to the advertising and written notification as required by this section, written notice shall also be given by the local planning commission<\/span>, or its representative, at least 10 days before the hearing<\/span> to the chief administrative officer, or his designee, of such adjoining locality<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> When (i) a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment thereto, (ii) a proposed change in zoning<\/span> map classification, or (iii) an application for special exception<\/span> for a change in use involves any parcel of land located within 3,000 feet of a boundary of a military base, military installation<\/span>, military airport, excluding armories operated by the Virginia National Guard, or licensed public-use airport then, in addition to the advertising and written notification as required by this section, written notice shall also be given by the local planning commission<\/span>, or its representative, at least 30 days before the hearing<\/span> to the commander of the military base, military installation<\/span>, military airport, or owner of such public-use airport, and the notice shall advise the military commander or owner of such public-use airport of the opportunity to submit comments or recommendations. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> The adoption or amendment prior to July 1, 1996, of any plan or ordinance<\/span> under the authority of prior acts shall not be declared invalid by reason of a failure to advertise or give notice as may be required by such act or by this chapter, provided a public hearing<\/span> was conducted by the governing body<\/span> prior to such adoption or amendment. Every action contesting a decision of a locality<\/span> based on a failure to advertise or give notice as may be required by this chapter shall be filed within 30 days of such decision with the circuit<\/span> court<\/span> having jurisdiction<\/span> of the land affected by the decision. However, any litigation<\/span> pending prior to July 1, 1996, shall not be affected by the 1996 amendment to this section. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law<\/span>, general or special, the City<\/span> of Richmond may cause such notice to be published in any newspaper of general circulation in the city<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

G.<\/span> When a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment of an existing plan designates or alters previously designated corridors or routes for electric transmission lines of 150 kilovolts or more, written notice shall also be given by the local planning commission<\/span>, or its representative, at least 10 days before the hearing<\/span> to each electric utility with a certificated service territory that includes all or any part of such designated electric transmission corridors or routes. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

H.<\/span> When any applicant requesting a written order<\/span>, requirement, decision, or determination from the zoning<\/span> administrator, other administrative officer, or a board of zoning<\/span> appeals<\/span> that is subject to the appeal<\/span> provisions contained in § 15.2-2311<\/a> or 15.2-2314<\/a>, is not the owner or the agent of the owner of the real property subject to the written order<\/span>, requirement, decision or determination, written notice shall be given to the owner of the property within 10 days of the receipt of such request. Such written notice shall be given by the zoning<\/span> administrator or other administrative officer or, at the direction of the administrator or officer, the requesting applicant shall be required to give the owner such notice and to provide satisfactory evidence<\/span> to the zoning<\/span> administrator or other administrative officer that the notice has been given. Written notice mailed to the owner at the last known address of the owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax assessment records shall satisfy the notice requirements of this subsection.\n\t\t\tThis subsection shall not apply to inquiries from the governing body<\/span>, planning commission, or employees of the locality<\/span> made in the normal course of business. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nADVERTISEMENT OF PLANS, ORDINANCES, ETC.; JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS; WRITTEN NOTICE\nOF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS (\u00a7 15.2-2204)\n\nA. Plans or ordinances, or amendments thereof, recommended or adopted under the\npowers conferred by this chapter need not be advertised in full, but may be\nadvertised by reference. Every such advertisement shall identify the place or\nplaces within the locality where copies of the proposed plans, ordinances or\namendments may be examined.\n\t\t\tThe local planning commission shall not recommend nor the governing body\nadopt any plan, ordinance or amendment thereof until notice of intention to do\nso has been published twice in some newspaper published or having general\ncirculation in the locality, with the first notice appearing no more than 28\ndays before and the second notice appearing no less than five days before the\ndate of the meeting referenced in the notice; however, the notice for both the\nlocal planning commission and the governing body may be published concurrently.\nThe notice shall specify the time and place of hearing at which persons affected\nmay appear and present their views. The local planning commission and governing\nbody may hold a joint public hearing after public notice as set forth in this\nsubsection. If a joint hearing is held, then public notice as set forth in this\nsubsection need be given only by the governing body. In any instance in which a\nlocality has submitted a correct and timely notice request to such newspaper and\nthe newspaper fails to publish the notice, or publishes the notice incorrectly,\nsuch locality shall be deemed to have met the notice requirements of this\nsubsection so long as the notice was published in the next available edition of\na newspaper having general circulation in the locality. After enactment of any\nplan, ordinance or amendment, further publication thereof shall not be required.\n\nB. When a proposed amendment of the zoning ordinance involves a change in the\nzoning map classification of 25 or fewer parcels of land, then, in addition to\nthe advertising as required by subsection A, the advertisement shall include the\nstreet address or tax map parcel number of the parcels subject to the action.\nWritten notice shall be given by the local planning commission, or its\nrepresentative, at least five days before the hearing to the owner or owners,\ntheir agent or the occupant, of each parcel involved; to the owners, their agent\nor the occupant, of all abutting property and property immediately across the\nstreet or road from the property affected, including those parcels that lie in\nother localities of the Commonwealth; and, if any portion of the affected\nproperty is within a planned unit development, then to such incorporated\nproperty owner’s associations within the planned unit development that\nhave members owning property located within 2,000 feet of the affected property\nas may be required by the commission or its agent. However, when a proposed\namendment to the zoning ordinance involves a tract of land not less than 500\nacres owned by the Commonwealth or by the federal government, and when the\nproposed change affects only a portion of the larger tract, notice need be given\nonly to the owners of those properties that are adjacent to the affected area of\nthe larger tract. One notice sent by registered, certified, or first-class mail\nto the last known address of such owner as shown on the current real estate tax\nassessment books or current real estate tax assessment records shall be deemed\nadequate compliance with this requirement, provided that a representative of the\nlocal planning commission shall make affidavit that such mailings have been made\nand file such affidavit with the papers in the case. If the hearing is\ncontinued, notice shall be remailed. Costs of any notice required under this\nchapter shall be taxed to the applicant.\n\t\t\tWhen a proposed amendment of the zoning ordinance involves a change in the\nzoning map classification of more than 25 parcels of land, or a change to the\napplicable zoning ordinance text regulations that decreases the allowed dwelling\nunit density of any parcel of land, then, in addition to the advertising as\nrequired by subsection A, the advertisement shall include the street address or\ntax map parcel number of the parcels as well as the approximate acreage subject\nto the action. For more than 100 parcels of land, the advertisement may instead\ninclude a description of the boundaries of the area subject to the changes and a\nlink to a map of the subject area. Written notice shall be given by the local\nplanning commission, or its representative, at least five days before the\nhearing to the owner, owners, or their agent of each parcel of land involved,\nprovided, however, that written notice of such changes to zoning ordinance text\nregulations shall not have to be mailed to the owner, owners, or their agent of\nlots shown on a subdivision plat approved and recorded pursuant to the\nprovisions of Article 6 (§ 15.2-2240 et seq.) where such lots are less than\n11,500 square feet. One notice sent by first-class mail to the last known\naddress of such owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books\nor current real estate tax assessment records shall be deemed adequate\ncompliance with this requirement, provided that a representative of the local\nplanning commission shall make affidavit that such mailings have been made and\nfile such affidavit with the papers in the case. Nothing in this subsection\nshall be construed as to invalidate any subsequently adopted amendment or\nordinance because of the inadvertent failure by the representative of the local\nplanning commission to give written notice to the owner, owners, or their agent\nof any parcel involved.\n\t\t\tThe governing body may provide that, in the case of a condominium or a\ncooperative, the written notice may be mailed to the unit owners’\nassociation or proprietary lessees’ association, respectively, in lieu of\neach individual unit owner.\n\t\t\tWhenever the notices required hereby are sent by an agency, department, or\ndivision of the local governing body, or their representative, such notices may\nbe sent by first-class mail; however, a representative of such agency,\ndepartment, or division shall make affidavit that such mailings have been made\nand file such affidavit with the papers in the case.\n\t\t\tA party’s actual notice of, or active participation in, the proceedings\nfor which the written notice provided by this section is required shall waive\nthe right of that party to challenge the validity of the proceeding due to\nfailure of the party to receive the written notice required by this section.\n\nC. When a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment thereto; a proposed change in\nzoning map classification; or an application for special exception for a change\nin use or to increase by greater than 50 percent of the bulk or height of an\nexisting or proposed building, but not including renewals of previously approved\nspecial exceptions, involves any parcel of land located within one-half mile of\na boundary of an adjoining locality of the Commonwealth, then, in addition to\nthe advertising and written notification as required by this section, written\nnotice shall also be given by the local planning commission, or its\nrepresentative, at least 10 days before the hearing to the chief administrative\nofficer, or his designee, of such adjoining locality.\n\nD. When (i) a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment thereto, (ii) a proposed\nchange in zoning map classification, or (iii) an application for special\nexception for a change in use involves any parcel of land located within 3,000\nfeet of a boundary of a military base, military installation, military airport,\nexcluding armories operated by the Virginia National Guard, or licensed\npublic-use airport then, in addition to the advertising and written notification\nas required by this section, written notice shall also be given by the local\nplanning commission, or its representative, at least 30 days before the hearing\nto the commander of the military base, military installation, military airport,\nor owner of such public-use airport, and the notice shall advise the military\ncommander or owner of such public-use airport of the opportunity to submit\ncomments or recommendations.\n\nE. The adoption or amendment prior to July 1, 1996, of any plan or ordinance\nunder the authority of prior acts shall not be declared invalid by reason of a\nfailure to advertise or give notice as may be required by such act or by this\nchapter, provided a public hearing was conducted by the governing body prior to\nsuch adoption or amendment. Every action contesting a decision of a locality\nbased on a failure to advertise or give notice as may be required by this\nchapter shall be filed within 30 days of such decision with the circuit court\nhaving jurisdiction of the land affected by the decision. However, any\nlitigation pending prior to July 1, 1996, shall not be affected by the 1996\namendment to this section.\n\nF. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, general or special, the City\nof Richmond may cause such notice to be published in any newspaper of general\ncirculation in the city.\n\nG. When a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment of an existing plan\ndesignates or alters previously designated corridors or routes for electric\ntransmission lines of 150 kilovolts or more, written notice shall also be given\nby the local planning commission, or its representative, at least 10 days before\nthe hearing to each electric utility with a certificated service territory that\nincludes all or any part of such designated electric transmission corridors or\nroutes.\n\nH. When any applicant requesting a written order, requirement, decision, or\ndetermination from the zoning administrator, other administrative officer, or a\nboard of zoning appeals that is subject to the appeal provisions contained in\n§ 15.2-2311 or 15.2-2314, is not the owner or the agent of the owner of the\nreal property subject to the written order, requirement, decision or\ndetermination, written notice shall be given to the owner of the property within\n10 days of the receipt of such request. Such written notice shall be given by\nthe zoning administrator or other administrative officer or, at the direction of\nthe administrator or officer, the requesting applicant shall be required to give\nthe owner such notice and to provide satisfactory evidence to the zoning\nadministrator or other administrative officer that the notice has been given.\nWritten notice mailed to the owner at the last known address of the owner as\nshown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax\nassessment records shall satisfy the notice requirements of this subsection.\n\t\t\tThis subsection shall not apply to inquiries from the governing body,\nplanning commission, or employees of the locality made in the normal course of\nbusiness.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 15-961.4; 1962, c. 407, \u00a7 15.1-431; 1964, c. 632; 1968,\ncc. 354, 714; 1973, cc. 117, 334; 1974, cc. 100, 570; 1975, c. 641; 1976, c.\n642; 1977, c. 65; 1982, c. 291; 1990, c. 61; 1992, cc. 353, 757; 1993, cc. 128,\n734; 1994, c. 774; 1995, c. 178; 1996, cc. 613, 667; 1997, c.; 2001, c. 406;\n2002, c. 634; 2004, cc. 539, 799; 2005, c. 514; 2007, cc. 761, 813; 2011, c.\n457; 2012, c. 548; 2013, cc. 149, 213; 2022, c. 478; 2023, cc. 506, 507; 2024,\ncc. 225, 242; 2025, cc. 52, 171.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}