What are tree hazards and who handles tree situations in Fairfax County?
What about noise in the neighborhood. What are the County regulations and who do I contact?
In general, people may not make loud, unnecessary noises. County rules determine the maximum amount of noise allowed, and the rules prohibit the following kinds of noises during certain hours:
Animals may not frequently howl, bark, meow, squawk or make noises that can be heard across property boundaries or through common walls within a building. For complaints, contact the Police Department non-emergency number, 703-691-2131, TTY 711.
Construction or demolition equipment may not be used outside between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., and they may not be used before 9 a.m. on Sundays and federal holidays. For more information, call the Department of Code Compliance, 703-324-1300, TTY 711, or read the county’s Noise Ordinance (Chapter 108).
Radios, TVs, musical instruments, loudspeakers, or any other sound amplification devices may not be used between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. if they can be heard:
• Across property boundaries
• Through common walls within a building
• At 50 feet from a car parked on a public right-of-way or in a public place. For more information, call the Department of Code Compliance, 703-324-1300, TTY 711, or read the county’s Noise Ordinance (Chapter 108).
Trash or recycling may not be picked up in residential neighborhoods between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. For complaints, contact Solid Waste Management, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, 703-324-5230, TTY 711. If possible, note descriptive information about the truck, such as color, truck number, license plate number, etc.
Cars may not be repaired outside between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., and trucks may not be loaded or unloaded outside within 100 yards of a home between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. For more information, call the Department of Code Compliance, 703-324-1300, TTY 711, or read the county’s Noise Ordinance (Chapter 108).
Yardwork: Lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chain saws and other power tools or equipment may not be used between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. For more information, call the Department of Code Compliance, 703-324-1300, TTY 711, or read the county’s Noise Ordinance (Chapter 108).
Who is responsible for violations in Fairfax County?
Fairfax County has adopted regulations to promote public health, safety and general welfare. These regulations are enforced by different agencies within the county. They have forms that you can download for reporting such issues as:
Code Enforcement Strike Team
(Overcrowding and illegal boarding houses)
Home and Property Report
(Includes excessive debris, noise, building heights, home businesses, junk vehicles and many other issues)
Vacant Property Report
(Signs of vacant properties may include unoccupied house, broken windows, real estate signs or legal notices)
Tenant-Landlord Complaint
Here is the local website: File a Complaint