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Town of Vinton Planning and Zoning Department
311 S. Pollard Street, Vinton, VA 24179
Karla D. Turman, Associate Planner/Zoning Enforcement Officer
Email: kturman@vintonva.gov
Phone: 540-983-0605
Inoperative/Junk Vehicle and Weeds
Working together with
our neighbors is a good place to start to make our Town a friendlier
place to live. Please be considerate of others. |
ZONING VIOLATIONS
The Town of Vinton pursues violations of the
Code of the Town of Vinton and the Vinton Zoning Ordinance. Below we
have provided a violation menu that will link you
to some information on the various types of possible violations. Please
read this information to determine whether or not something you have
seen is a violation of the Town's ordinance. To report a possible violation,
or with questions on violations, please contact the Town of Vinton Planning
and Zoning Department at 540-983-0605
or send an email* to: kturman@vintonva.gov.
*If you choose to report a violation by email,
please include the following information:
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Location of the violation you are reporting--be as specific as possible.
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Property owner's name (if known) where violation is located.
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Detailed description of the violation.
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Your name and phone number so you can be contacted if further information is needed.
PLEASE CHOOSE
FROM THIS VIOLATION MENU FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS/TRASH/GARBAGE |
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BOATS AND CAMPERS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS |
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COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS |
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INOPERATIVE/JUNK VEHICLES |
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WEEDS/TALL GRASS |
ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS/TRASH/GARBAGE
Section 62.2(A) of the Code of the Town of Vinton states that all exterior property areas and premises within the Town Limits shall be maintained in a clean, safe condition free from any accumulation of debris, trash, and/or garbage. Failure to do so shall constitute a violation of this code section, and shall be considered a public nuisance.
Accumulation of debris, trash, and/or garbage is prohibited, and the property owner must dispose of the debris properly.
BOATS AND CAMPERS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Section 5-23 of the Vinton Zoning Ordinance states that campers and boats are allowed in all residential districts. However, no recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored in any required front or side yard along a street or in any interior side yard on any lot located in a residential or R-B Residential District. In the instance of a corner lot that fronts on 2 streets, each yard that fronts a street shall be considered a front yard.
A recreational vehicle is defined as a vehicle built on a single chassis intended to be towed or self-propelled or attached to the chassis of another vehicle, and designed or used for recreational uses, travel, sporting purposes, or for temporary living quarters in conjunction with such purposes.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
INOPERATIVE/JUNK VEHICLES
Section 90-114 of the Code of the Town of Vinton defines an "inoperative
motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer" as one which falls into
at least one of the following categories:
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A vehicle which is not in operating condition;
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A vehicle, which for a period of 60 days or longer has been partially or totally disassembled by the removal of tires and wheels, the engine or other essential parts required for operation of the vehicle; or
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A vehicle on which there are displayed neither valid license plates, valid inspection decal, nor a Town decal.
Inoperative vehicles are subject to enforcement by the Town of Vinton. The owner of such a vehicle can remedy the problem by doing one or all of the following:
- Completely screening the vehicle from public view in a fully enclosed building or structure or by the use of hedges or approved fencing. NOTE: A car cover is not considered to be adequate screening.
- Restoring the vehicle to an operable condition including valid license plates, inspection sticker, and a Town decal.
- Removing the vehicle from the premises.
WEEDS/TALL GRASS
Section 62.2(B) of the Code of the Town of Vinton states that it is unlawful for the owner of any property within the Town to permit the growth of any grass, weeds, or other foreign growth to grow to a height of 12 inches or more.
A lot is considered to be a nuisance if the above code section applies to the lot. The owner of the lot is responsible for maintaining the lot and preventing such situation from arising.
