Adoption of flood plain ordinances

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-984
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Any locality may by ordinance regulate the activity on, use of, or development of a flood plain in a manner consistent with any state or federal flood plain management programs and requirements. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit a locality's authority to regulate a flood plain pursuant to § 15.2-2283 or any other provision of law. 2020, c. 166 .
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