Rules for ZIP Code 24153
Salem, VA · Roanoke County
95 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Roanoke County.
ZIP code 24153 is unincorporated Roanoke County land: about 53% 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. 24153 also covers:
- city of Salem~48% of residents · not covered yet
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 24153 based on Roanoke County ordinances.
Business Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Towing CompaniesFew
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- E-Bike ClassesLight
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesNoise Ordinances
7 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleNoise from Specific Sources
1 ruleTrash & Recycling
8 rulesBuilding Safety
5 rulesEnvironmental Rules
4 rulesFire Regulations
3 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresLight
- Outdoor BurningSome
- FireworksSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rulesOutdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSome
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
3 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Drone Rules
1 rule- Park Drone RestrictionsSignificant
Code Violation Reporting
1 rule- How to ReportLight
Animal Ordinances
9 rules- Pet LimitsSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Bird ProtectionLight
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterLight
- Dog Leash LawsHeavy
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleShort-Term Rentals
2 rules- Taxes & FeesSome
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rulesRight to Farm
2 rulesPublic Conduct
2 rules- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Public UrinationSome
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Fence Regulations
3 rules- Fence Permit RequirementsLight
- Height LimitsLight
- Retaining WallsSome
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
1 ruleParking Rules
5 rules- Overnight ParkingSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
- Driveway RulesSome
Hurricane Preparedness
1 rule- Flood ElevationSome
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesSign Regulations
1 rule- Digital BillboardsSignificant
Accessory Structures
3 rules- ADU Owner OccupancySome
- ADU RulesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Home Business
4 rules- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSome
- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSome
- Signage RulesSignificant
- Home DaycareSome