Chesapeake prohibits noxious weeds under the same 12-inch rule. Poison ivy, ragweed, kudzu, and other listed nuisance plants must be removed when they affect neighbors. Inspections are complaint-driven.
The Chesapeake property maintenance code, authorized by VA Code 15.2-900, treats weeds the same as overgrown grass: anything exceeding 12 inches is a violation. In addition, the code prohibits noxious plants such as poison ivy, poison oak, ragweed, and kudzu when they grow onto adjoining property or threaten public health. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services maintains a statewide noxious weed list (2 VAC 5-317) including Johnson grass, tree of heaven, and spotted knapweed, which the city can enforce against. Enforcement typically begins with a neighbor complaint, followed by inspection, written notice, and 10-14 day compliance window. Uncleared weeds trigger city abatement and lien. Native plant meadows and pollinator gardens can be exempt if intentionally maintained and distinct from unmanaged growth.
Abatement cost plus administrative fees. Civil penalty up to $250 per violation.
Chesapeake, VA
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