Farm Structure Exemption FormMONTGOMERY COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
755 ROANOKE STREET, SUITE 1D, CHRISTIANSBURG, VIRGINIA 24073-3173
MCBUILDINGSINSPECTIONS@MONTGOEMRYCOUNTYVA.GOV
540-382-5750 • FAX 540-381-6880
FARM EXEMPTION AFFIDAVIT
Date of Request:
Owners Name:
Owners Mailing Address:
Phone number: Email:
Location of Property Requested for Exemption:
Parcel ID #: Number of Acres: Zoning of Property:
Building Size and Use of Building (if building is being constructed):
Building a structure without a building permit that is not legally exempt would constitute a
violation of Code of Virginia § 36-106 which is deemed a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to
$2,500. Each day the violation continues after conviction or court-ordered abatement period has expired
shall constitute a separate offense. Presentation of a false affidavit may also constitute violations of
other state laws which may be punishable separately. The structure is not exempt from other laws,
regulations and ordinances, including the Montgomery County Zoning Ordinance.
Farm buildings and structures are exempt from the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). In
order to qualify for this exemption, the structure must be used for a specific purpose which is directly
related to an operating farm. The USBC defines a farm building or structure as follows:
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 combinations thereof: (please check appropriate
box on the next page)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
755 ROANOKE STREET, SUITE 1D, CHRISTIANSBURG, VIRGINIA 24073-3173
MCBUILDINGSINSPECTIONS@MONTGOEMRYCOUNTYVA.GOV
540-382-5750 • FAX 540-381-6880
1.Is the property currently being used for the production of agricultural,
horticultural, floricultural or silvicultural products for sale?
□YES or □ NO
Type of products:
2.Is the property currently being used for the raising or processing of
agricultural animals or agricultural animal products for sale?□YES or □ NO
Type of animals/products:
3.Is the proposed structure to be used for the storage, handling or
production of products listed in #1 above?
□YES or □ NO
Type of products:
4.Is the proposed structure to be used for the sheltering, raising or
processing of animals in #2 above?
□YES or □ NO
Type of animals:
5.Is the proposed structure to be used for the maintenance, storage or use
of equipment related to the activities listed in #1 and #2 above?
□YES or □ NO
Type of equipment:
Owner’s Signature Date
□APPROVED □ DENIED
Building Code Official Date