Codes & Ordinances

The following codes and ordinances regulate new construction, renovations and maintenance of property and structures in Arlington. They also establish environmental protections and regulate the use of property and the activities that occur on it.

• Arlington County Code: wide variety of regulations enacted by the County Board
• Building Code (includes Maintenance Code): regulations for construction design and maintenance of existing structures
  • Code Consultations
  • Code Modifications
• Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance: regulations to improve the health of local streams, the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay
• Condition of Private Property Ordinance: identifies duties of property owners and occupants to ensure public health and safety
• Energy Conservation Code – Virginia: identifies the minimum energy efficiency standards for new commercial buildings and additions to existing commercial buildings
• Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance: regulations for conserving soil and water
• Floodplain Ordinance: regulates development in flood zones
• Noise Control Ordinance: provides standards as to what constitutes a noise violation
• Snow Removal Ordinance: regulates clearing and depositing snow and ice
• Stormwater Management Ordinance: ensures residents’ health and safety and protects state waters from un-managed stormwater
• Zoning Ordinance: regulations for the use of all land in Arlington