Code Violation Reporting in Virginia (2026)
18 rules on the books across Virginia, 11 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
How to Report
Step-by-step guide to reporting code violations in your city, including 311 numbers, online portals, mobile apps, and what information to include.
Albemarle County
Some RestrictionsAnyone can trigger a zoning investigation in Albemarle County by filing a complaint or requesting an investigation with…
Read full rule →Fauquier County
Some RestrictionsFauquier County's health officer investigates nuisance conditions on complaint from any responsible person, and after…
Read full rule →Frederick County
Some RestrictionsAny person may file a zoning complaint with the Frederick County Zoning Administrator under § 165-204.02, who must…
Read full rule →Hanover County
Some RestrictionsIn Hanover County outside the Town of Ashland, the zoning administrator enforces the Zoning Ordinance and every county…
Read full rule →James City County
Some RestrictionsAnyone can trigger a James City County code investigation by filing a complaint that a property violates chapter 10's…
Read full rule →Roanoke
Some RestrictionsRoanoke residents report suspected zoning violations to the Zoning Administrator, who must investigate every complaint…
Read full rule →Rockingham County
Some RestrictionsAnyone can file a zoning complaint with the Rockingham County zoning administrator under Sec. 17-1201, who must record…
Read full rule →Stafford County
Some RestrictionsStafford County lets any resident file a written zoning complaint with the zoning administrator under section 28-316…
Read full rule →Roanoke County
Light RestrictionsIn Roanoke County, Virginia (outside the independent cities of Roanoke and Salem), anyone bothered by tall weeds or…
Read full rule →Spotsylvania County
Light RestrictionsTo report a nuisance code violation in Spotsylvania County, contact the health officer, whose duty under Sec. 13-26 is…
Read full rule →Response Times
How quickly your city responds to code complaints, including priority levels for different violation types and typical timelines from report to resolution.
James City County
Some RestrictionsJames City County gives property owners a hard deadline once code enforcement confirms a violation: County Code §…
Read full rule →Spotsylvania County
Some RestrictionsSpotsylvania County's health officer investigates nuisance complaints under Chapter 13 and must issue written notice…
Read full rule →Common Violations
The most frequently reported code violations in your city, including tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal construction, unpermitted signs, and noise complaints.
Albemarle County
Some RestrictionsAlbemarle County's Zoning Ordinance declares five categories of activity unlawful: unpermitted uses of land or…
Read full rule →Fauquier County
Some RestrictionsFauquier County's nuisance chapter lists unsafe or dangerous buildings and structures, stagnant or foul water…
Read full rule →Frederick County
Some RestrictionsIn Frederick County outside Winchester, Stephens City and Middletown, Chapter 122 Nuisances covers the violations…
Read full rule →James City County
Some RestrictionsJames City County enforces its most-reported trash, litter and overgrowth violations through civil penalties rather…
Read full rule →Norfolk
Some RestrictionsNorfolk's director of public health enforces Chapter 27 nuisance violations, most commonly overgrown grass and weeds…
Read full rule →Spotsylvania County
Some RestrictionsSpotsylvania County treats a wide range of property conditions as criminal nuisances under Chapter 13. Sec. 13-2 makes…
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