Code Violation Reporting in Surry County, NC (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Surry County, North Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Surry County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

How to Report

In unincorporated Surry County, North Carolina, anyone can report a suspected health or safety nuisance to the Planning Department under County Code § 92.20(A) by written complaint, an oral or anonymous complaint, or by having county staff observe the condition directly. A usable complaint should include the property's street address or parcel identification number and describe the specific nuisance condition.

How to Report a Nuisance in Surry County

Light Restrictions

Surry County Code § 92.20(A)

(A) Upon receipt by the Department of: (1) a written complaint; (2) an oral or anonymous complaint; or (3) observance of circumstances by the Ordinance Enforcement Officer that a condition exists that may be dangerous or prejudicial to public health or safety, the notification shall be forwarded to the Director of the Department or the Director's designee. The complaint shall identify the prope...

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Response Times

In unincorporated Surry County, North Carolina, County Code § 92.20(B) requires the Planning Department to begin investigating a reported health or safety nuisance within 96 hours of receiving the complaint. The assigned Ordinance Enforcement Officer documents the conditions, takes photographs where relevant, and reports a recommendation to the Director on whether the county should take further action.

Nuisance Complaint Response Time, Surry County

Light Restrictions

Surry County Code § 92.20(B)

(B) Request to investigate. The Director shall assign an ordinance enforcement officer to investigate and document the conditions and formulate a written report including photographs (if relevant), a description of conditions, and a recommendation on whether further action is warranted. The investigation shall begin within 96 hours of receipt of the complaint.

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