§ 8-2. Removal of grass and weeds.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for the owner of occupied or vacant developed or undeveloped property within the boundaries of a platted subdivision, or any other areas zoned for residential, business, commercial or industrial use, to permit the growth of weeds, brush or other uncontrolled vegetation in excess of twelve inches to remain. This section shall not have any force and effect within the corporate limits of any town within the county nor shall this section apply to land zoned for or in active farming operation.

(b)

When the county has determined that a violation exists, it shall notify the owner of the parcel or lot on which the violation exists to cut or cause to be cut the grass and weeds in accordance with county policy. For purposes of this section, only one written notice per growing season shall be required.

(c)

If the grass and weeds are not cut within the time required by the notice then the county may cause them to be cut and the cost and expense thereof is assessed against the owner of such property. The cost thereof shall be billed to the owner and, if not paid, shall constitute a lien on the property and shall be added to and collected in the same manner as real estate taxes on such property. (9-19-19.)

(STATE LAW REFERENCE—Code of Virginia, Sec. 15.2-901.)