Public Health Rules in Surry County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Surry County, North Carolina.
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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.
Rodent Control
In unincorporated Surry County, North Carolina, County Code Chapter 110 makes it unlawful to create or allow a public health nuisance, defined to include accumulated junk, tires, stagnant-water containers or unsecured structures that breed rodents, mosquitoes or other pests. Surry County's Local Ordinance Officer, Development Services Director, Sheriff and Environmental Health Department enforce § 110.07, with civil citations starting at $50 for a first offense.
Rodent Nuisance Control in Surry County
Some RestrictionsSurry County Code §§ 110.03, 110.07
PUBLIC HEALTH NUISANCE. ... Any action or condition that is dangerous or prejudicial to public health or safety, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Accumulated junk, tires, trash, refuse or construction debris that may be a breeding ground or nest for mosquitoes, other insects, rodents or other pests; ... (4) Any uncovered well, open pit, appliance, unsecured vehicle, unsecured b...
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