Virginia Municipal Law

Richmond requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the Department of Finance before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must…

Source: City of Richmond Department of Finance

Richmond's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents working…

Source: City of Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review

Arlington County requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the Commissioner of the Revenue before commencing operations. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain…

Source: Arlington County Commissioner of the Revenue

Arlington County's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance standards. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ…

Source: Arlington County Department of Community Planning Housing and Development

Alexandria requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the Commissioner of the Revenue before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments…

Source: City of Alexandria Commissioner of the Revenue

Alexandria's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents on…

Source: City of Alexandria Department of Planning and Zoning

Virginia Beach requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the Commissioner of the Revenue before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service…

Source: City of Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue

Virginia Beach's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance standards. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ…

Source: City of Virginia Beach Planning Department

Norfolk requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the Commissioner of the Revenue before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments…

Source: City of Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue

Norfolk's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents on…

Source: City of Norfolk Department of Development

Chesapeake requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the Commissioner of the Revenue before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments…

Source: City of Chesapeake Commissioner of the Revenue

Chesapeake's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents…

Source: City of Chesapeake Development and Permits Division