Code Violation Reporting in Norfolk, VA (2026)
1 verified code violation reporting rules for Norfolk, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Common Violations
Norfolk's director of public health enforces Chapter 27 nuisance violations, most commonly overgrown grass and weeds, through a mailed notice under City Code § 27-6. Owners get 48 hours to fix the condition; a first miss is a Class 2 misdemeanor, and a second notice within 12 months is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Norfolk Nuisance Violation Notice and Penalty Process
Some RestrictionsNorfolk Code of Ordinances § 27-6(c),(d)
(c)Any person issued a notice of violation pursuant to this section who shall fail to comply therewith within the time specified shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Any person receiving two or more notices within twelve (12) months of an initial violation notice and who fails to comply with a notice issued pursuant to this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (d)With respect ...