Article 7 Zoning

This article is comprised of the following 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 Licensed farm wineries; local regulation of certain activities
  • §15.2-2288.3:1 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
  • §15.2-2288.7 Local regulation of solar facilities
  • §15.2-2288.8 Special exceptions for solar photovoltaic projects
  • §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
  • §15.2-2292.2 Waiver of zoning permit requirements; child day programs
  • §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
  • §15.2-2303.2 Proffered cash payments and expenditures
  • §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
  • §15.2-2305.1 Affordable housing dwelling unit ordinances
  • §15.2-2306 Preservation of historical sites and architectural areas; civil penalty
  • §15.2-2306.1 Creation of working waterfront development 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