Localities may not require special use permit for certain temporary structures

Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2288.2
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A zoning ordinance shall not require that a special exception or special use permit be obtained in order to erect a tent on private property (i) intended to serve as a temporary structure for a period of three days or less and (ii) that will be used primarily for private or family-related events including, but not limited to, weddings and estate sales. 2006, c. 249 .
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/15.2-2288.2/Fetched: 10/16/2026

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