2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Fairfax County, Virginia.
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Fairfax County requires property owners to remove graffiti from their property promptly under Chapter 119. Virginia Code 18.2-138 makes graffiti vandalism a Class 1 misdemeanor (or Class 6 felony for damage over $1,000). The County can require removal within a specified timeframe after notice.
Fairfax County Code Chapter 119 and Virginia Code 15.2-901 require grass and weeds on residential property to be kept under 12 inches tall. Exceeding this height triggers a Notice of Violation with typical 7-14 day cure, after which the County may mow at the owner's expense and lien the property.
2 cities in Fairfax County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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