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Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements [24 VAC 30 ‑ 92]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements establish the conditions and standards that must be met before secondary streets constructed by developers, localities and entities other than the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be accepted into the state secondary system for maintenance by VDOT, pursuant to the mandate set by Chapter 382 (SB 1181) of the 2007 Acts of Assembly. This regulation will be used along with the existing Subdivision Street Requirements (24 VAC 30-91). The provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) do not apply to initial regulations promulgated pursuant to Chapter 382.
State Authority Chapter 382 of the 2007 Acts of Assembly
Federal Authority N/A
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation - Serving as a reference resource for parties involved in the planning, design, development, and regulation of residential, commercial, and industrial subdivisions.
- Establishing the minimum criteria for the addition of subdivision streets as a part of Virginia’s secondary system of state highways.
- Protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens of the Commonwealth.
- Providing a clearly written and understandable regulation.
Meetings See all meetings (11) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Robert Hofrichter  / Assistant Division Administrator
Address: 1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Robert.Hofrichter@vdot.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-0780    FAX: (804)786-0628    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment due to Ch. 425 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly Final Secretary of Transportation review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment of CTB regulations per Chapter 805 of the 2014 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/31/2014.
Revisions to Land Development Regulations from 2011 Legislative Actions
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/31/2011.
Update references to current regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/11/2011.
Promulgation of new Secondary Street Acceptance Req. (24 VAC 30-92) Pursuant to Legislative Mandate
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2009.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Promulgation of new Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements (24 VAC 30-92) to replace Subdivision Street Requirements (24 VAC 30-91) Pursuant to Legislative Mandate
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 05/18/2007

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/12/2022 Agency Completed Retain As Is
7/19/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is