Rules for ZIP Code 23222
Richmond, VA · Henrico County
138 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 23222 is governed by the city of Richmond, VA, home to about 62% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Richmond's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 23222 also covers:
- unincorporated Henrico County~38% of residents
- East Highland Park (community)~22% 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 23222 based on Richmond ordinances.
Cannabis Regulations
3 rulesPublic Health Rules
4 rulesFence Regulations
2 rulesHOA Rules
4 rulesRental Property Rules
5 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
4 rulesFire Regulations
3 rules- FireworksHeavy
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- Smoke DetectorsSome
Public Conduct
6 rulesNoise Ordinances
6 rulesShort-Term Rentals
7 rules- Short-Term Rental PermitsHeavy
- Night CapsFew
- Host Platform LiabilitySome
- Primary-Residence-Only RuleSignificant
- Occupancy LimitsSome
Business Licensing & Operations
8 rules- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSome
Landscaping Rules
4 rulesParking Rules
8 rules- Abandoned VehiclesHeavy
- Preferential Parking DistrictsSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
- Loading ZonesSome
- Driveway RulesSome
Environmental Rules
4 rulesSign Regulations
3 rules- Political SignsFew
- Window SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleCurfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
- Park CurfewSome
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleSpecial Events & Permits
7 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSome
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome
- ParkletsSignificant
Animal Ordinances
9 rules- Cat RulesSome
- Pet Store RulesSignificant
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
Building Safety
5 rules- Elevator MaintenanceSome
- Building InspectionsSome
- Building PermitsSome
- Carbon Monoxide DetectorsSome
- Lead PaintSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
1 ruleTrash & Recycling
8 rulesFilming & Production
2 rules- Location PermitsSome
- Street ClosuresSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Encampment SanitationHeavy
- Sit-Lie RulesSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Obstruction RulesSignificant
- Encroachment PermitsSome
Drone Rules
2 rulesAccessory Structures
3 rules- Tiny HomesSignificant
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Historic Preservation
1 ruleHome Business
4 rulesOutdoor Lighting
1 ruleBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesSingle-Use Items
1 ruleTobacco & Vaping
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsLight