Norfolk does not impose a strict annual night cap on STR rentals, but non-owner-occupied (whole-home) STRs face stricter CUP scrutiny. Owner-occupied STRs are preferred under the ordinance.
Unlike some Virginia jurisdictions, Norfolk has not adopted a fixed annual night cap (such as 90 or 180 days) on STR operations. Instead, the city regulates through the Conditional Use Permit process, which can include operator-specific conditions. The ordinance distinguishes between owner-occupied STRs (host present or operating in primary residence) and non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals. Non-owner-occupied STRs face tighter scrutiny, concentration limits within neighborhoods, and may be denied in single-family residential zones. CUP conditions can limit operating days, bookings per month, or require blackout periods near peak residential use. Operators should review the specific conditions attached to their CUP.
Violating CUP conditions: warnings, fines, and potential revocation.
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Norfolk prohibits habitual barking that disturbs neighbors under City Code Chapter 6 (Animals). A dog barking continuously for 20 minutes or intermittently f...
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Amplified music in Norfolk is prohibited if plainly audible at 50 feet from the source or inside another residence. Granby Street, Waterside District, and Gh...
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Norfolk enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 11 PM to 8 AM weekends under City Code Chapter 26. Plainly audible standard applies at 50 feet o...
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