If you go out of town for a week or longer, be sure to not only stop your mail and newspapers, but also arrange for someone to cut your grass for you. It should be second nature for you just if you have to schedule someone to water your plants or feed your fish. We wouldn't want you to receive a violation from Code Enforcement for having your grass too high. The time allowed for correcting most property maintenance violations is seven days. If you're gone more than 7 days, you might have a not-so-warm welcome home.
Please review the information below. If you or someone you know has this type of violation, heed this warning... Code Enforcement officers frequent our neighborhoods and you will be sited if you don't take action. Our Secret Helpers can help those that are in real need, but if you can do it yourself and simply decide not to, than you may be faced with financial hardships due to your inaction.
Below is a list of common property maintenance violations and following are the City Codes outlined.
- Overgrowth of weeds or grass
- Accumulations of trash or junk
- Dead or diseased trees - hazards
- Inoperable vehicles on private property
- Waste management violations
- Illegal dumping
- 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 385-4421.
Contact Information:
Code Enforcement
TDD: (757) 385-5794
Direct: (757) 385-4421
HouseNP@VBgov.com
