# Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2281: Jurisdiction of localities

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T15.2_SII_C22_A7_S15.2-2281

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2281
- **Heading:** Jurisdiction of localities
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 15.2 / Subtitle II / Chapter 22 / Article 7 / Section 15.2-2281

## Text

For the purpose of zoning, the governing body of a county shall have jurisdiction over all the unincorporated territory in the county, and the governing body of a municipality shall have jurisdiction over the incorporated area of the municipality.

Code 1950, §§ 15-819, 15-844, 15-968; 1962, c. 407, § 15.1-486; 1966, c. 344; 1969, Ex. Sess., c. 1; 1972, c. 789; 1975, c. 641; 1997, c. 587.

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