Streets and Alleys

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This is Chapter 20 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Streets and Alleys.” It is part of Subtitle II “Powers of Local Government”, which is part of Title 15.2 “Counties, Cities and Towns”. It contains 34 laws divided across 5 structures.

Article 1	Construction of Roads, Streets and Alleys Generally
Article 2	Vacation, etc., of Public Rights-of-Way
Article 3	Encroachments on Rights-of-Way, etc
Article 4	Temporary Closing of Rights-Of-Way
Article 5	Miscellaneous