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Albemarle County, VA — the municipal code, in plain language

Local rules on housing, parking, noise, animals, zoning and more — straight from the town's official published code.

Current through Ordinance No. 25-2(2), enacted June 18, 2026. Official source: https://library.municode.com/va/albemarle_county

Every town writes its own rules, and Albemarle County's live in its municipal code — 21 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.

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