Norfolk treats weeds under the same 12-inch rule as grass in City Code Chapter 27. Noxious weeds identified by Virginia Department of Agriculture must be controlled regardless of height. Poison ivy and invasive species are owner responsibility.
City Code Section 27-1 defines weeds broadly to include any rank vegetation exceeding 12 inches on improved or unimproved lots. Additionally, Virginia Code 3.2-800 et seq. (Noxious Weed Law) designates certain plants (Johnson grass, Canada thistle, tropical soda apple, others) as noxious weeds that must be controlled statewide. Norfolk Code Enforcement can issue violations for uncontrolled infestations of invasive species like English ivy on trees, kudzu, and tree of heaven (Ailanthus). Wild and riparian areas within Chesapeake Bay buffers receive a different standard focused on invasive species rather than total height. Enforcement follows the same 7-day notice and abatement procedure as grass violations.
Civil penalty 50 to 250 dollars; city abatement costs plus admin fee lien on property. VDACS has additional authority for noxious weed violations.
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