Alexandria City Code Sec. 5-7-32 prohibits any dog or exotic/poisonous animal from running at large within the city. Dogs must be secured by a leash, lead, or other physical restraint that is not harmful to the dog.
Dogs in Alexandria must be on a leash (typically 6 ft maximum) in all public areas unless in designated off-leash parks. Virginia Code §3.2-6538 addresses dogs running at large. The Dangerous Dog Law (VA Code §3.2-6540 et seq.) governs dangerous dog classification based on behavior. Rabies vaccination required statewide under VA Code §3.2-6521. Dog waste must be picked up in public areas. Animal control handles loose dog reports.
Dog at large: $50 to $200. No rabies tag: $50 to $100. Dangerous dog violation: Class 1 misdemeanor up to $2,500.
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Alexandria prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and tow...
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Alexandria EV chargers need an electrical permit (and possibly a structural permit) via APEX. In the two locally-regulated historic districts or on 100-Year-...
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Alexandria regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
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Alexandria requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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Alexandria requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
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Alexandria enforces the Virginia Statewide Building Code (USBC, 13VAC5-63), which adopts IRC 2018 Section R314. Smoke alarms are required in every sleeping r...
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