Va. Code § 15.2-2284

Current with changes from the 2024 Special Session I, ch. 2
Section 15.2-2284 - Matters to be considered in drawing and applying zoning ordinances and districts

Zoning ordinances and districts shall be drawn and applied with reasonable consideration for the existing use and character of property, the comprehensive plan, the suitability of property for various uses, the trends of growth or change, the current and future requirements of the community as to land for various purposes as determined by population and economic studies and other studies, the transportation requirements of the community, the requirements for airports, housing, schools, parks, playgrounds, recreation areas and other public services, the conservation of natural resources, the preservation of flood plains, the protection of life and property from impounding structure failures, the preservation of agricultural and forestal land, the conservation of properties and their values and the encouragement of the most appropriate use of land throughout the locality.

Va. Code § 15.2-2284

Code 1950, §§ 15-821, 15-968.4; 1962, c. 407, § 15.1-490; 1966, c. 344; 1974, c. 526; 1978, c. 279; 1981, c. 418; 1983, c. 530; 1989, cc. 447, 449; 1997, c. 587; 2008, c. 491.
Amended by Acts 2008, c. 491.
Amended by Acts 1997, c. 587.
Amended by Acts 1989, § cc. 447, 449.
Amended by Acts 1983, c. 530.
Amended by Acts 1981, c. 418.
Amended by Acts 1978, c. 279.
Amended by Acts 1974, c. 526.
Amended by Acts 1966, c. 344.
Amended by Acts 1962, c. 407, § 15.1-490.