Definitions.
Richmond, Va., City Code § 5-146
in effectSec. 5-146. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Derelict building means a residential or nonresidential building or structure, whether or not construction has been completed, that might endanger the public's health, safety or welfare and for a continuous period in excess of six months, such building or structure has been:
(1) Vacant;
(2) Boarded up in accordance with the building code; and
(3) Not lawfully connected to electric service from a utility service provider or not lawfully connected to any required water or sewer service from a utility service provider.
Plan means the plan submitted by the owner of a derelict building to the Commissioner of Buildings in accordance with Section 5-149.
Program means the derelict building program established by Section 5-145.
(Code 2004, § 14-222; Code 2015, § 5-146; Code 2020, § 5-146; Ord. No. 2013-15-18, § 1, 2-25-2013)
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_ARTVDEBUPR_S5-146DEFetched: 11/8/2026