Code of VirginiaTitle 15.2. Counties, Cities and Towns5/22/2019 Title 15.2. Counties, Cities and Towns (2018 Updates) Subtitle II. Powers of Local Government Chapter 9. General Powers of Local Governments Article 1. Public Health and Safety; Nuisances § 15.2-907Authority to require removal, repair, etc., of buildings and other structures harboring illegal drug use or other criminal activity § 15.2-916Prohibiting shooting of compound bows, slingbows, arrowguns, crossbows, longbows, and recurve bows § 15.2-922Smoke alarms in certain buildings § 15.2-922.2Special fee for emergency services in certain counties § 15.2-926.3Local regulation of certain aircraft Article 3. Economic Development; Tourism; Historic Preservation § 15.2-941.1Creation of abandoned school revitalization zones § 15.2-943.1Creation of arts and cultural districts Article 5. Additional Powers § 15.2-958.2:01Grants for certain corporations and pass-through entities § 15.2-961Replacement of trees during development process in certain localities § 15.2-967.2Electric vehicle charging stations Chapter 11. Powers of Cities and Towns Article 2. Additional Powers of Cities and Towns § 15.2-1129.1Repealed § 15.2-1132Volunteer property maintenance and zoning inspectors in certain cities Chapter 12. General Powers and Procedures of Counties Article 1. Miscellaneous Powers § 15.2-1209Prohibiting outdoor shooting of firearms or arrows from bows or arrowguns in certain areas Chapter 13. Joint Actions by Localities Article 1. Joint Exercise of Powers § 15.2-1301Voluntary economic growth-sharing agreements Chapter 15. Local Government Personnel, Qualification for Office, Bonds, Dual Office Holding and Certain Local Government Officers Article 6. Prohibition on Dual Office Holding § 15.2-1535Members of governing body not to be elected or appointed by governing body to certain offices Chapter 16. Local Constitutional Officers, Courthouses and Supplies Article 8. Courthouses § 15.2-1644Petition for removal of county courthouse; writ of election § 15.2-1646Certification of result to board of supervisors; procuring land and buildings; relocation to contiguous land Chapter 17. Police and Public Order Article 1. General Provisions § 15.2-1713.1Local "Crime Stoppers" programs; confidentiality Chapter 18. Buildings, Monuments and Lands Generally Article 1. Purchase, Sale, Etc., of Real Property § 15.2-1800.2Acquisition of real property near certain facilities Article 2. Parks, Recreation Facilities and Playgrounds § 15.2-1806Parks, recreation facilities, playgrounds, etc. § 15.2-1809.1Liability of localities for the site of trails or waterways Chapter 20. Streets and Alleys Article 5. Miscellaneous § 15.2-2025Removal of snow and ice Chapter 21. Franchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public Utilities Article 2. General Provisions for Public Utilities § 15.2-2110Mandatory connection to water and sewage systems in certain counties § 15.2-2114.1Car-washing fundraiser Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning Article 3. The Comprehensive Plan § 15.2-2223Comprehensive plan to be prepared and adopted; scope and purpose § 15.2-2224Surveys and studies to be made in preparation of plan; implementation of plan § 15.2-2232Legal status of plan Article 6. Land Subdivision and Development § 15.2-2242Optional provisions of a subdivision ordinance § 15.2-2259Local planning commission to act on proposed plat Article 7. Zoning § 15.2-2283Purpose of zoning ordinances § 15.2-2286Permitted provisions in zoning ordinances; amendments; applicant to pay delinquent taxes; penalties § 15.2-2288.7(For effective date, see Editor's note) Local regulation of solar facilities § 15.2-2309Powers and duties of boards of zoning appeals Article 7.2. Zoning for Wireless Communications Infrastructure § 15.2-2316.3Definitions § 15.2-2316.4:1Zoning; other wireless facilities and wireless support structures § 15.2-2316.4:2Application reviews § 15.2-2316.4:3Additional provisions Chapter 24. Service Districts; Taxes and Assessments for Local Improvements Article 1. Service Districts § 15.2-2403Powers of service districts Chapter 24.1. Urban Public-Private Partnership Redevelopment Fund § 15.2-2416Audit Chapter 26. Public Finance Act Article 2. Provisions Applicable to All Bonds § 15.2-2607Provisions which may be embodied in bond ordinances or resolution; adoption; filing copy with court Subtitle III. Boundary Adjustments and Changes of Status of Counties, Cities and Towns Chapter 31. Settling Boundaries Between Localities Article 2. Relocation or Change, by Agreement, of Boundary Line Between Localities; Adjustment by Court § 15.2-3108Petition and hearing; recordation of order; costs Subtitle IV. Other Governmental Entities Chapter 49. Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act § 15.2-4904Directors; qualifications; terms; vacancies; compensation and expenses; quorum; records; certification and distribution of report concerning bond issuance Chapter 51. Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act Article 2. Creation and Dissolution of Authorities § 15.2-5102.1(Contingent expiration date, see Editor's note) Hampton Roads area refuse collection and disposal system authority Chapter 53.1. Southwest Virginia Health Authority § 15.2-5384.1Review of cooperative agreements Chapter 55. Tourism Development Authority § 15.2-5502Directors; qualifications; terms; vacancies; compensation and expenses; quorum; records; certification and distribution of report concerning bond issuance § 15.2-5505Establishment of local tourism advisory committees Chapter 57. Park Authorities Act § 15.2-5704.1Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Chapter 59.1. Virginia Beach Arena § 15.2-5921Expired Chapter 60.01. Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority § 15.2-6015.4Powers and duties of the Authority; report Chapter 64. Virginia Regional Industrial Facilities Act § 15.2-6402Procedure for creation of authorities Chapter 66. Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority Act § 15.2-6601Creation; public purpose § 15.2-6606Powers Chapter 66.1. Northern Neck Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority Act § 15.2-6632Powers Chapter 72. BVU Authority Act § 15.2-7207Powers generally Chapter 74. Eastern Shore Water Access Authority § 15.2-7401Creation; public purpose Chapter 75. Land Bank Entities Act § 15.2-7507Acquisition of property