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CHAPTER 310 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55-513.2, relating to the Property Owners' Association Act; home-based businesses permitted. [H 2200] Approved March 13, 2013

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 55-513.2 as follows:

§ 55-513.2. Home-based businesses permitted; compliance with local ordinances.

Except to the extent the declaration provides otherwise, no association shall prohibit any lot owner from operating a home-based business within his personal residence. The association may, however, establish (i) reasonable restrictions as to the time, place, and manner of the operation of a home-based business and (ii) reasonable restrictions as to the size, place, duration, and manner of the placement or display of any signs on the owner's lot related to such home-based business. Any home-based business shall comply with all applicable local ordinances.   

2.  That the General Assembly finds that the objectives of this act serve the public interest by promoting Virginia's small businesses.