Document review

Decisions about which, when, and how parcels are developed in every locality are guided by a collection of long-range plans and specific regulations. This section outlines the policy and regulatory texts used in the analysis.

Rockbridge County

County of Rockbridge Comprehensive Plan 2016-2036 (PDF)
Adopted November 2016

County of Rockbridge Land Development Regulations (PDF)
Adopted 1982, amended through March 2023

These regulations include the zoning and subdivision ordinances in a single document.

  • Zoning district uses and use regulations are covered in Articles 6 and 7.
  • The process and requirements for subdivision of land are covered in Article 9.

County of Rockbridge Short-Term Rental Zoning Regulations (PDF)
Adopted October 2021

City of Lexington

Lexington Comprehensive Plan 2040 (PDF)
Adopted November 2020

City of Lexington Zoning Ordinance (Link)
Adopted October 2017, amended through February 2023

City of Lexington Subdivision Ordinance (Link)
Adopted 1981, amended through December 2010

Draft amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (PDF pages 9-17)
Last revised April 27, 2023

City of Buena Vista

Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan (PDF)
Adopted November 2011

City of Buena Vista Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations (Link)
Adopted July 1985, amended through February 2022

These regulations include the zoning and subdivision ordinances in a single document.

  • Zoning district uses and use regulations are covered in Articles 6 and 7.
  • The process and requirements for subdivision of land are covered in Article 9.

City of Buena Vista Residential Land Use Regulation Guide (PDF)
Updated July 2020

Short Term Rental Regulations Guide for Property Owners (PDF)
Regulations adopted February 2022, guide updated October 2022