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Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2313 (2026)

Proceedings to prevent construction of building in violation of zoning ordinance

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Where a building permit has been issued and the construction of the building for which the permit was issued is subsequently sought to be prevented, restrained, corrected or abated as a violation of the zoning ordinance, by suit filed within fifteen days after the start of construction by a person who had no actual notice of the issuance of the permit, the court may hear and determine the issues raised in the litigation even though no appeal was taken from the decision of the administrative officer to the board of zoning appeals.

1975, c. 521, § 15.1-496.3; 1997, c. 587.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1999–2025 · leading case: Bd. of Supervisors of Prince Edward Cnty., Virginia v. Carolyn F. Bowman (Va. Ct. App. 2025).
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Bd. of Supervisors of Prince Edward Cnty., Virginia v. Carolyn F. Bowman (Va. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “Indeed, Code § 15.2-2313 provides that: Where a building permit has been issued and the construction of the building for which the permit was issued is subsequently sought to be prevented, restrained, corrected or abated as a violation of the zoning ordinance, by suit filed…”
Mirror Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. Loudoun Cnty. Bd. of Supervisors, 51 Va. Cir. 406 (Loudoun Cir. Ct. 2000). · cites it 3× “Section 15.2-2313 provides that, when a building permit has been issued and construction is sought to be prevented, restrained, or abated as a violation of the zoning ordinance, by suit filed within fifteen days áfter the start of construction by a person who had no actual…”
Tran v. Fairfax Cnty. Bd. of Zoning Appeals, 49 Va. Cir. 189 (Fairfax Cir. Ct. 1999). “Smith This case came to be heard on the appeal of Rolling Valley Nail Care (“RVNC”), pursuant to § 15.2-2313 Code of Virginia, in consolidated cases *190 Kim D.”
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