Stop work order.
Norfolk City Code § 45-21
in effectSec. 45-21. - Stop work order.
The director may order the cessation of any work to any tree, shrub or other vegetation located on private property or public property when such work is completed in an unsafe manner which is deemed threatening to any property owned or controlled by the city, or the health, safety or welfare of the general public, or when such acts constitute a violation of this chapter. The director may further direct whatever action is reasonably necessary to protect the public safety, including, but not limited to, establishment of worker qualifications and work standards and specifications, hold harmless indemnification, and a liability insurance policy in the amount established by the director which names the city as an additional insured.
(Ord. No. 41,728, § 1, 2-15-05)
Source: City of Norfolk, Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/norfolk/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCI_CH45TROTVE_ARTIITROR_S45-21STWOORFetched: 11/1/2026
