Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Team is committed to providing professional service and supports the comprehensive visions for Manassas Park’s future: creative alternatives for plans and policies; methods for sound community decision-making; and responsive enforcement of current ordinances in order to maintain and improve the social, economic and physical well-being of the community.

Manassas Park, like most municipalities, has enacted ordinances which regulate the uses of property. These ordinances, which are comprised of both miscellaneous, nuisance codes and the zoning code, are intended to ensure that the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens are preserved and neighborhood quality is maintained or improved. Additionally, Manassas Park has adopted property maintenance codes which regulate the upkeep of structures and property within the city.

Drive through the city on most days and you are likely to see one or more code enforcement inspectors making their rounds. They are on a mission to make the city a better place to live and work.

There are many reasons that an inspector may be visiting a property. They may be responding to a neighbor’s complaint or simply taking a proactive attempt at protecting the health and safety of citizens and visitors. The inspectors may stop to speak with you or send a letter to ask that the violation be addressed. If you receive such a letter, you should pay attention to the time allowed for remedying the problem. Ignoring the notice may cause you to receive a citation.

Please call during normal business hours. You may also refer your complaint to the Manassas Park Police Department non-emergency line, 703-361-1136.

A complaint form is also available. You may print it out and mail or fax it to us.

Although the following list is not all inclusive, some of the most common nuisances which Code Enforcement addresses include:

Section/Code Violation

17-48 Trash and Debris

17-49 Grass and Weeds

17-50 Stagnant Water

17-53 Inoperative Motor Vehicle(s)

13-5 Dumpster/POD/Trash in street w-out permit

13-13 Failure to remove graffiti

13-6 Indoor furniture in yard

7-1 Property Maintenance

31-6,31-15 Improper Domestic Storage

31-32 (b) (2) c. Parking of wide RV or trailer on street

31-57 Inoperable Motor Vehicle(s)

31-30 (d) (5) Parking Motor Vehicle(s) in yard/front of house

Should you have any questions or concerns about an inspector’s findings, or should you need to request an extension of time to address the violation, you may reach the Code Enforcement Team by telephone on 703-335-8866, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. A complaint form is also available on this website. You may download it and mail or fax your complaint to Code Enforcement.