It is the policy of the Commonwealth to conserve and protect and to encourage the development and improvement of the Commonwealth's agricultural and forestal lands for the production of food and other agricultural and forestal products. It is also the policy of the Commonwealth to conserve and protect agricultural and forestal lands as valued natural and ecological resources which provide essential open spaces for clean air sheds, watershed protection, wildlife habitat, as well as for aesthetic purposes. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a means for a mutual undertaking by landowners and localities to protect and enhance agricultural and forestal land as a viable segment of the Commonwealth's economy and as an economic and environmental resource of major importance.
1977, c. 681, § 15.1-1507; 1987, c. 552; 1997, c. 587.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns
Chapter 43 - Agricultural and Forestal Districts Act
§ 15.2-4301. Declaration of policy findings and purpose
§ 15.2-4303. Power of localities to enact ordinances; application form and fees; maps; sample form
§ 15.2-4304. Agricultural and forestal districts advisory committee
§ 15.2-4306. Criteria for evaluating application
§ 15.2-4307. Review of application; notice; hearing
§ 15.2-4309. Hearing; creation of district; conditions; notice
§ 15.2-4310. Additions to a district
§ 15.2-4311. Review of districts
§ 15.2-4312. Effects of districts
§ 15.2-4313. Proposals as to land acquisition or construction within district
§ 15.2-4314. Withdrawal of land from a district; termination of a district