Every town writes its own rules, and Buchanan County's live in its municipal code — 30 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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- Ch 1 — General Provisions (§ 1-1 – § 1-7)
- Ch 3 — Authorities (§ 3-1 – § 3-13)
- Ch 6 — Election Districts (§ 6-1 – § 6-5)
- Ch 9 — Fire Departments and Rescue Squads (§ 9-1 – § 9-22)
- Ch 16 — Procurement Policy (§ 16-1 – § 16-76)
- Ch 13 — Noise (§ 13-1 – § 13-5)
- Ch 21 — Amusements (§ 21-1 – § 21-13)
- Ch 22 — Animals (§ 22-1 – § 22-46)
- Ch 25 — Building Construction (§ 25-1 – § 25-6)
- Ch 28 — Cable Television System Franchise (§ 28-1 – § 28-50)
- Ch 31.1 — Erosion and Sediment Control (§ 31.1-1 – § 31.1-8)
- Ch 33 — Fees (§ 33-1 – § 33-7)
- Ch 33A — Fences and Livestock (§ 33A-1 – § 33A-7)
- Ch 34 — Flood Damage Prevention (§ 34-1.1 – § 34-7.1)
- Ch 37 — Gas Pipelines (§ 37-1 – § 37-2)
- Ch 42 — Junkyards (§ 42-1)
- Ch 51 — Land Use (§ 51-1 – § 51-11)
- Ch 59 — Massage Businesses and Health Clubs (§ 59-1 – § 59-13)
- Ch 61 — Methadone Clinics (§ 61-1 – § 61-8)
- Ch 66 — Peace and Good Order (§ 66-1 – § 66-2)
- Ch 69 — Precious Metals and Jewels (§ 69-1)
- Ch 73 — Sewers (§ 73-1 – § 73-87)
- Ch 76 — Solid Waste (§ 76-1 – § 76-23)
- Ch 77 — Litter Control (§ 77-1 – § 77-14)
- Ch 78 — Regulations for Open Burning (§ 78-1 – § 78-7)
- Ch 80 — Streets and Sidewalks (§ 80-1 – § 80-9)
- Ch 88 — Taxation (§ 88-1 – § 88-88)
- Ch 90 — Vehicles and Traffic (§ 90-1 – § 90-10)
- Ch 96 — Water (§ 96-1 – § 96-7)
- Ch DL — Disposition List (§ DL-1)