| City of Virginia Beach Code Enforcement
enforces property maintenance ordinances citywide in conjunction with the
maintenance provisions of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC).
The ordinances apply to undeveloped and developed private properties.
The time allowed for correcting most property maintenance violations is
seven (7) days. Failure to comply with a notice of violation may
result in a summons being issued to appear in General District Court, or
abatement by the City's contractor with all costs billed to the property
owner. If the bill is not paid, a judgement lien is placed against
the property.
Common Property Maintenance Violations
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Overgrowth of weeds or grass
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Accumulations of trash or junk
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Dead or diseased trees - hazards
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Inoperable vehicles on private property
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Waste management violations
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Illegal dumping
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Graffiti on private property
Weeds and Grass Restrictions (City Code
23-50) - It is unlawful for any property owner or occupant to allow
grass or weeds to grow over 10 inches in height. This code also prohibits
any accumulation of trash, garbage or litter on the premises.
Hazardous Tree (City Code 23-50.1)
- Dead, diseased trees certified by City Arborist as hazardous are required
to be corrected by owner of property.
Open Storage of Junk (City Code 23-48)
- It is unlawful to leave dilapidated furniture, appliances, machinery,
building materials or any other item which is rusted, wrecked, junked,
dismantled or inoperative out in the open. (Licensed junk dealers are exempt.)
Inoperable Vehicle Ordinance - Vehicles
must be in operating condition and must, at least, have either a valid
state license plate or a valid inspection sticker.
Waste Management (City Code Chapter
31) - Proper storage and disposal of waste, dumpster screening and
private waste collection at the oceanfront, and other provisions of the
code are enforced.
Code Enforcement works closely with other
city agencies such as Zoning, Permits and Inspections, the inspection divisions
of the Fire Department, the Health Department and the Department of General
Services to ensure Virginia Beach citizens have safe housing and quality
neighborhoods.
For more information or to obtain a listing
of codes, please call the Code Enforcement division at 427-4421. |
