Virginia Code Title 33.2. Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems § 33.2-2707. Jurisdiction of localities and officers, etc., not affected

Neither the creation of a district nor any other provision in this chapter shall affect the power, jurisdiction, or duties of the respective local governing bodies; sheriffs; treasurers; commissioners of the revenue; circuit, district, or other courts; clerks of any court; magistrates; or any other state or local officer in regard to the area embraced in any district, or restrict or prevent any locality, town, or its governing body from imposing and collecting taxes or assessments for public improvements as permitted by law. Any locality that creates a district pursuant to this chapter may obligate itself with respect to the zoning ordinances, zoning ordinance text, and regulations relating thereto for all commercial and industrial classifications within the district as provided in this chapter for a term not to exceed 20 years from the date on which such district is created.