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This bill prohibits local governments from requiring a minimum number of parking spaces for new buildings or for existing buildings undergoing "material rehabilitation," which is defined as improvements costing at least 25% of the building's assessed value for local property taxes in the year before rehabilitation begins. This prohibition will take effect on September 1, 2026, and it clarifies that developers can still choose to provide parking voluntarily, and localities can regulate the design and location of any voluntarily provided parking, but they cannot mandate it. The bill also specifies that it does not affect parking requirements mandated by federal or state laws, such as those for accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act or for electric vehicle charging. Any existing local rules that conflict with this new prohibition will become void.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB354