Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org34783315.2-2240Localities to adopt ordinances regulating subdivision and development of land202615.2-180015.2-180315.2-220115.2-220454.1-407Counties, Cities and TownsPowers of Local GovernmentPlanning, Subdivision of Land and ZoningLand Subdivision and Development

The governing body of every locality shall adopt an ordinance to assure the orderly subdivision of land and its development.

Code 1950, §§ 15-781, 15-967; 1950, p. 183; 1962, c. 407, § 15.1-465; 1975, c. 641; 1997, c. 587.