Type of exemption requested
Check all numbered uses below that apply to this request
Chapter 2 Definitions: FARM BUILDING OR STRUCTURE.
A building or structure not used for residential purposes, located on property where farming operations take place,
and used primarily for any of the following uses or combination thereof:
Storage, handling, production, display, sampling or sale of agricultural, horticultural,
floricultural or silvicultural products produced in the farm.
2015 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code:
Section 102 Purpose and Scope / Section 102.3 Exemptions. The following are exempt from this code:
9. Farm Buildings and structures, except for a building or portion of a building located on a farm that is operated as a
restaurant as defined in Section 35.1-1 of the Code of Virginia and licensed as such by the Virginia Board of Health
pursuant to Chapter 2 (Section 35.1-11 et. Seq.) of Title 35.1 of the Code of VA. However, farm buildings and structures
lying within a flood plain or in a mudslide-prone area shall be subject to flood-proofing regulations or mudslide
regulations, as applicable.
By signing below, I certify that I have read and understand this form, that all information provided is accurate, and
that this proposed structure will only be devoted to the operations of related farm business and for no other use. I
understand that to change the building use in the future, a permit shall be required along with Engineer Certification.
I further understand that a violation of the Uniform Statewide Building Code and/or the Code of Virginia is subject to
legal action.
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Signature of Property Owner Printed Name Date
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( ) Approved ( ) Denied **Based on the information on this form and any other materials provided by the Applicant.**
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Building Code Official: _________________________________________ Date: _____________________