§ 15.2-2240. Localities to adopt ordinances regulating subdivision anddevelopment of land.
The governing body of every locality shall adopt an ordinance to assure theorderly subdivision of land and its development.
(Code 1950, §§ 15-781, 15-967; 1950, p. 183; 1962, c. 407, § 15.1-465; 1975,c. 641; 1997, c. 587.)