Unlawful nuisances.
Richmond, Va., City Code § 11-106
in effectSec. 11-106. - Unlawful nuisances.
(a) The following conditions, when allowed to exist on property, are hereby declared to be nuisances:
(1) Infestation by bats, rodents, insects, arachnids, or vermin, including, but not limited to, rats, mice, bees, flies, fleas, cockroaches, bed bugs, spiders, ants, silverfish, termites, and powder-post beetles;
(2) Accumulation of animals, including, but not limited to, dogs and cats; fowl; and other birds in a manner that creates conditions which are unsanitary or injurious or threatens the health or safety of the public;
(3) Trees or parts thereof in danger of falling onto buildings, structures, vehicles or any public right-of-way;
(4) Garbage, as defined by Section 23-1, which is not contained in a watertight container with a lid that conforms to the requirements of Section 15-66;
(5) Accumulation of stagnant water leading to the breeding of mosquitoes;
(6) Vehicle tires that have been removed from the rim; and
(7) Any other condition that threatens the health or safety of the public.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person who owns or occupies property within the City to permit a nuisance as set forth in Subsection (a) of this section to exist on such property.
(Code 2004, § 38-154.1; Code 2015, § 11-106; Code 2020, § 11-106; Ord. No. 2012-209-209, § 1, 12-10-2012)
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_CH11EN_ARTIVRELIWECO_S11-106UNNUFetched: 11/8/2026