Virginia § 36-85.11 - Application of local ordinances; enforcement of chapter by local authorities
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 36-85.11 — Application of local ordinances; enforcement of chapter by local authorities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-85.11. Application of local ordinances; enforcement of chapter by local authorities
Manufactured homes displaying the certification label as prescribed by the Federal Standards shall be accepted in all localities as meeting the requirements of this law, which shall supersede the building codes of the counties, municipalities and state agencies. Local zoning ordinances and other land use controls that do not affect the manner of construction or installation of manufactured homes shall remain in full force and effect. Site preparation, utility connections, skirting installation, and maintenance of the manufactured home shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (§ 36-97 et seq.).
Notwithstanding the above, structures meeting the definition of "manufactured home" set forth in § 36-85.3 shall be defined in local zoning ordinances as "manufactured homes." The term "manufactured home" shall be defined in local zoning ordinances solely as it is defined in § 36-85.3.
All local building officials are authorized to and shall enforce the regulations adopted by the Board in accordance with this law.
1986, c. 37; 1988, c. 410; 1990, c. 593.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 36-85.11 ("Application of local ordinances; enforcement of chapter by local authorities") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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