Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-4707

Neither the creation of a district nor any other provision in this chapter shall affect the power, jurisdiction, or duties of the local governing body, sheriff, treasurer, commissioner of the revenue, circuit, district, or other courts, clerks of any court, magistrates, or any other local or state officer in regard to the area embraced in any district or restrict or prevent the locality or town, or the governing body of the locality or town, from imposing and collecting taxes or assessments for public improvements as permitted by law. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of law, any locality that creates a district pursuant to this section 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 subsection C of § 15.2-4702 for a term not to exceed 20 years from the date on which such a district is created.