Rules for ZIP Code 22172
Triangle, VA · Prince William County
119 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Prince William County.
ZIP code 22172 is unincorporated Prince William County land, in the community of Triangle: about 99% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 22172 also covers:
- Triangle (community)~27% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 22172 based on Prince William County ordinances.
Fire Regulations
5 rules- Outdoor BurningSome
- Brush ClearanceSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- FireworksSome
- Smoke DetectorsSome
Parking Rules
7 rules- Abandoned VehiclesSome
- RV & Boat ParkingSome
- Driveway RulesSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
Animal Ordinances
11 rules- Cat RulesSome
- Dog Leash LawsHeavy
- BeekeepingSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesHome Business
5 rulesNoise Ordinances
8 rulesShort-Term Rentals
3 rules- Short-Term Rental PermitsSome
- Night CapsSome
- Taxes & FeesSome
Outdoor Cooking
2 rules- BBQ & Propane RulesSome
- Smoker RulesSignificant
Fence Regulations
4 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesLandscaping Rules
5 rules- Native PlantsSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Water RestrictionsSome
- CompostingLight
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Trash & Recycling
10 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesAccessory Structures
1 rulePublic Conduct
5 rules- JaywalkingLight
- Public UrinationHeavy
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Loitering RulesSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesSome
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Boat Dock PermitsSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
3 rules- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
- Red-Light CamerasSome
- Bike Lane RulesSome
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
5 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySome
Historic Preservation
1 ruleLocal Taxes & Fees
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
1 ruleBuilding Safety
5 rulesCurfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
- Park CurfewSome
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rules- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
- Density Bonus LawSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Invasive Plant Rules
1 ruleHotels & Lodging
1 rulePublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Sign Regulations
2 rules- Window SignsLight
- Digital BillboardsSignificant