Right to Farm in Stafford County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Stafford County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Stafford County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Stafford County's A-1 Agricultural district exists to reserve land for traditional farming and preserve rural character, permitting agriculture, livestock operations, agri-tourism, farm wineries and farm breweries by right under Stafford County Code Sections 28-34 and 28-35, without a right-to-farm nuisance statute of its own.
Stafford County Agricultural Zoning Protections
Few RestrictionsStafford County Code §§ 28-34, 28-35 (Table 3.1, A-1 Agricultural District)
A-1 Agricultural. The purpose of the A-1 district is to reserve areas for traditional agricultural activities and to provide for their continuation as well as preservation of areas of rural character. ... (a)Uses permitted by right: ... Agricultural operation for livestock/poultry. (If such operation is located on property less than two (2) acres, a conservation farm plan approved by the Tri-Co...
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