For the purpose of zoning, the governing body of a county shall have jurisdiction over all the unincorporated territory in the county, and the governing body of a municipality shall have jurisdiction over the incorporated area of the municipality.
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2281, under Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning..
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2281
For the purpose of zoning, the governing body of a county shall have jurisdiction over all the unincorporated territory in the county, and the governing body of a municipality shall have jurisdiction over the incorporated area of the municipality.