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SB 742

Removal of clutter; cutting of grass; agricultural use exemption; Planning District 19.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lashrecse Aird and 1 co-sponsor

SB 742 exempts agricultural properties in Planning District 19 from Virginia's clutter removal and grass cutting maintenance requirements to reduce regulatory burden on farming operations.

Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
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Bill Summary · SB 742

Legislative bill overview

SB 742 modifies Virginia's property maintenance standards by creating an agricultural use exemption for clutter removal and grass cutting requirements, specifically applying to Planning District 19. The bill passed the Senate unanimously and is currently in House committee review.

Why is this important

Property maintenance ordinances significantly affect rural and agricultural landowners who may operate under different land management practices than suburban residents. This exemption could reduce regulatory burden on farmers and agricultural operations while raising questions about how "agricultural use" is defined and whether uniform standards are appropriate across diverse property types.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's scope depends heavily on how "agricultural use" is defined—unclear boundaries could lead to disputes over which properties qualify for exemption
  • Code enforcement inconsistency: Creating district-specific exemptions may create disparities in enforcement standards across Virginia's regions, potentially raising fairness concerns
  • Neighboring property impacts: Agricultural exemptions could allow accumulation of materials or unmowed vegetation that affects adjacent residential properties and community aesthetics

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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