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&#8217;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 &#8220;cemetery&#8221; 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
