Loudoun enforces weed and noxious vegetation under Chapter 612 and VA Code §15.2-900. Active invasive species include kudzu, English ivy, Japanese stiltgrass, and tree-of-heaven across eastern Loudoun.
Loudoun County Chapter 612 authorizes enforcement against weeds, noxious growth, and foreign vegetation on residential lots under 10 acres. Invasive species of particular concern in Loudoun include English ivy, kudzu, Japanese stiltgrass, mile-a-minute weed, multiflora rose, porcelain berry, and tree-of-heaven (host for spotted lanternfly, a Loudoun pest quarantine species under VDACS). Loudoun cooperates with the Virginia Invasive Species Working Group and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on public land management. Code enforcement responds to complaints with 7-10 day notice-to-remedy. Vacant lots and abandoned properties in eastern Loudoun subdivisions subject to proactive enforcement. Agricultural properties exempt from residential weed rules.
Chapter 612 violation: $100-$500. County abatement billed to owner with lien. Spotted lanternfly quarantine violations: VDACS enforcement with separate penalties.
Loudoun County, VA
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