Rules for ZIP Code 23704

ZIP code 23704 is governed by the city of Portsmouth, VA, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Portsmouth's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.

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.