Chesapeake property owners must maintain premises free of rodent and insect infestations under the Virginia Maintenance Code (VMC). Violations can trigger abatement orders from Code Compliance, and severe infestations may result in property condemnation.
Chesapeake enforces the Virginia Maintenance Code (13VAC5-63 Part III), which mandates that owners keep structures and exterior premises free of insects, rodents, and vermin. Code Compliance inspectors respond to complaints about rat harborage, bed bugs in rentals, and mosquito breeding sites. Standing water lasting 5 or more days may be cited as a mosquito nuisance. Commercial pesticide applicators must be licensed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) under VA Code 3.2-3900. Termite inspections are required for new residential construction per USBC.
Notice of violation with 15-30 day compliance window. Fines 100-500 dollars per day. City may abate and lien the property.
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Chesapeake does not impose gas leaf blower bans or specific decibel caps. Leaf blower use is regulated by the general noise ordinance (City Code Chapter 38) ...
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Vehicle noise in Chesapeake includes restrictions on modified exhaust, squealing tires, and loud car audio. Sound systems audible at 50 feet can be cited und...
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Chesapeake treats persistent dog barking as a public nuisance under City Code Chapter 10 (Animals) and Chapter 38 (Noise). Barking that continues for 20 minu...
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Amplified music in Chesapeake must not be plainly audible at 50 feet from the source between 10 PM and 7 AM (11 PM to 8 AM on weekends). Outdoor events with ...
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Chesapeake fence height limits are typically 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in rear and side yards under the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance. Corner lots and p...
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Chesapeake requires all dogs to be under physical restraint (leash or confinement) when off the owners property under City Code Chapter 10. Leash length is n...
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