Land Use & Zoning
In Virginia, 'urban agricultural' activities such as community gardens and chickens are:
AProhibited everywhere
BPermitted in some localities that have adopted urban agriculture provisions in their zoning ordinances✓ Correct
CPermitted statewide without any local approval
DOnly allowed in rural zones
Explanation
Urban agriculture — gardens, small-scale food production, beekeeping, chickens — is regulated at the local level in Virginia. Some localities like Richmond and Arlington have adopted urban agriculture provisions allowing limited activities.
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