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VA SB354
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Saddam Salim
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Virginia localities from adopting, enforcing, or maintaining minimum parking space requirements for any new construction approved on or after September 1, 2026, or for existing buildings undergoing material rehabilitation
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Defines "material rehabilitation" as improvements costing at least 25% of the property's assessed value for local real estate tax purposes from the prior year
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Preserves the right of developers and property owners to voluntarily provide parking spaces, and allows localities to regulate the design, location, and use of voluntarily provided parking
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Exempts parking requirements established by federal or state law, including ADA accessibility requirements and electric vehicle charging infrastructure mandates
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Declares any conflicting local ordinances void and automatically approves any development proposal denied solely due to parking mandate violations
Legislative Description
Minimum parking requirements; prohibition on mandates by localities.
Last Action
Senate committee offered
2/2/2026