Definitions.
Richmond, Va., City Code § 5-87
in effectSec. 5-87. - Definitions.
(a) The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
City blight abatement plan means the plan prepared by the City to address spot blight if the owners fail to respond with an acceptable spot blight abatement plan.
Mayor means the Mayor, or a person designated by the Mayor to perform the duties and responsibilities that this article places on the Mayor.
Spot blight means a structure or improvement that is a blighted property.
Spot blight abatement plan means the written plan prepared by the owner of record of the real property to address spot blight.
(b) In addition, some terms not defined herein are defined in Code of Virginia, § 36-3 and are incorporated by reference herein.
(Code 2004, § 14-202; Code 2015, § 5-87; Code 2020, § 5-87; Ord. No. 2007-295-276, § 1, 11-26-2007)
Source: City of Richmond, Virginia, Code (2026 recodification) and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICICO_CH5BUBURE_ARTIVSPBLABPR_DIV1GE_S5-87DEFetched: 11/8/2026