# Va. Code Ann. § 36-48.1: Creation of Conservation Areas

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-48.1

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 36-48.1
- **Heading:** Creation of Conservation Areas
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 36 / Chapter 1 / Article 7 / Section 36-48.1

## Text

A conservation area as defined in § 36-3 may be created by an authority as provided in this chapter and a conservation plan may be adopted to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, and revitalization of such conservation area. The conservation plan shall (i) outline specific boundaries for the conservation area, (ii) be adopted in accordance with § 36-49.1 , and (iii) satisfy the requirements as set forth in § 36-51.1 .

1964, c. 378; 1978, c. 360; 2006, c. 784 .

## Nearby sections

- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-48 Creation of Redevelopment Areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-48.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-48.1 Creation of Conservation Areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-48.1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-49 Adoption of Redevelopment Plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-49.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-49.1 Adoption of Conservation Plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-49.1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-49.1:1 Spot blight abatement authorized; procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-49.1%3A1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-49.2 Power to purchase or lease land for certain other redevelopment projects](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-49.2.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-50 Extension of general powers for actions taken pursuant to a redevelopment plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-50.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-50.1 Extension of general powers for actions taken pursuant to a conservation plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-50.1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-51 Redevelopment plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-51.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-51.1 Requirements for "conservation plan" generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-51.1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-52 Cooperation by localities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-52.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-52.1 Authority for localities to create conservation or redevelopment areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-52.1.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-52.2 Acquisition of property prior to adoption of development or conservation plan in certain cities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-52.2.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 36-52.3 Adoption and designation of "rehabilitation area."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T36_C1_A7_S36-52.3.md)

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