home
Home
code
Code
Code
Index
law
Laws (3)
New Laws (3)
help_center
Help
Help
About Us
ecode
ecode
search
Login
City of Franklin, VA
chevron_right
2023-09-25
info
chevron_right
Index: V
Filter By Letter
#
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
Y
Z
Index:
V
add
Vacancies
§ CH-3.02 — Vacancies in office of councilman and office of mayor.
§ CH-5.04 — Real estate assessments and reassessments.
§ CH-5.06 — Treasurer and commissioner of revenue; election; vacancies.
§ CH-12.03 — Appointment and terms of members of board.
§ CH-15.01 — Appointment and duties; powers; deputies; etc.
§ 2-41 — Filling of vacancies.
§ 2-60 — Qualifications.
§ 2-72 — Terms of members of School Board.
§ 16-15 — Terms of members; filling of vacancies.
§ 29-63 — Appointment of members of Franklin Beautification Commission.
§ 21A.4 — Commission membership and procedures.
add
Vacant lots
§ 19-70 — Curfew for minors.
add
Vacant properties
§ 25.2 — General requirements and minimum standards.
add
Vaccination
§ 5-25 — Dangerous or vicious dogs.
§ 5-38 — Application; applicant to be City resident.
§ 5-42 — Issuance, composition and contents.
§ 5-56 — Vaccination or inoculation of dogs and cats.
§ 5-59 — Destruction or confinement of dog or cat bitten by rabid animal.
§ 19-64 — Violation of vaccination regulations.
add
Vapors
§ 30-67 — Prohibited discharges.
add
Variances
§ 6-10 — Submittal of work plan by owner; approval by Director.
§ 9-7 — Submission and approval of plans; bonds and permits.
§ 17-52 — One-way streets.
§ 21.2 — ADMINISTRATION.
§ 21.3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 21.6 — VARIANCES: FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED [44 CFR 60.6]
§ 27.2 — Powers of the board.
§ 27.4 — Applications for variances.
§ 27.6 — Procedures on appeal.
§ 27.7 — Fee for application or appeal.
29.1{24} — BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
29.1{206} — VARIANCE
add
Vehicles
§ CH-2.03 — Additional powers.
§ 2-25 — Right of entry for purposes of enforcement of laws, ordinances, etc.
§ 5-7 — Cruelty to animals.
§ 10-9 — Designation of fire lanes.
§ 12-9 — Exceptions from chapter — Contests of speed or skill.
§ 13-4 — Collection of solid waste.
§ 13-6 — Littering.
§ 13-9 — Entering private property for collection.
Ch 17 — Motor Vehicles and Traffic
§ 17-3 — Arrest procedure for violations of chapter — Generally.
§ 17-8 — Identification of vehicles in funeral procession.
§ 17-9 — Riding on portion of vehicle not intended for passengers.
§ 17-10 — Boarding or alighting from moving vehicle.
§ 17-11 — Noise from vehicle loads.
§ 17-13 — Vehicle tailgates to be kept closed; exceptions.
§ 17-14 — Decreasing vehicle weight and load limits.
§ 17-15 — Washing or polishing vehicle on or near street or sidewalk.
§ 17-16 — Greasing, repairing, etc., vehicle on street or sidewalk.
§ 17-17 — Accident reports — By drivers.
§ 17-18 — Same — By passengers.
§ 17-19 — Same — By investigating officer.
§ 17-20 — Authority of police to move vehicle involved in accident.
Ch 17 Art II — Vehicle License
§ 17-32 — Required; exceptions, penalties.
§ 17-33 — License fee year.
§ 17-34 — License fee.
§ 17-34.1 — Levy of license fee; situs.
§ 17-35 — Payment of personal property taxes prerequisite to issuance.
§ 17-39 — Transfer of license fee.
Ch 17 Art III — Operation of Vehicles Generally
§ 17-51 — Stop and yield intersections.
§ 17-52 — One-way streets.
§ 17-54 — Driving through or in funeral or other procession.
§ 17-55 — Limitation on backing.
§ 17-56 — Blocking intersections or marked crosswalks.
§ 17-59 — Parking prohibition for certain motor vehicles in districts zoned residential.
§ 17-60 — Reimbursement of expenses incurred in responding to DUI and other traffic incidents.
§ 17-70 — Maximum limits established.
§ 17-73 — Exemptions from speed limits.
§ 17-77 — Penalty for exceeding speed limit in certain residence districts.
§ 17-85 — Stopping or parking on highways generally.
§ 17-86 — Authority of City Manager relative to parking.
§ 17-87 — General parking prohibitions.
§ 17-88 — Parking for certain purposes prohibited.
§ 17-89 — Parking to be wholly within marked spaces.
§ 17-91 — Lights on parked vehicles.
§ 17-92 — Limited parking generally.
§ 17-93 — Parking unlicensed vehicles.
§ 17-94 — Backing to curb.
§ 17-95 — Manner of using loading zones.
§ 17-96 — Manner of using bus stops and taxicab stands.
§ 17-97 — City-owned parking lots — Parking for more than 48 hours.
§ 17-98 — Same — Parking spaces.
§ 17-99 — Same — Removal of vehicle for violation of § 17-97 or 17-98.
§ 17-100 — Unlawful stopping, standing or parking on private property.
§ 17-101 — Removal, storage and sale of certain unattended vehicles — Generally.
§ 17-102 — Same — Contracts with private persons for removal and storage.
§ 17-102.5 — Presumptions in prosecutions for parking violations.
§ 17-104 — Procedure for delinquent parking citations.
§ 17-105 — Parking in parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.
17-147{1} — ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE
17-147{2} — ELECTRIC POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLE
17-147{3} — ELECTRIC-POWERED WHEELED DEVICE
17-147{4} — GAS-POWERED WHEELED DEVICE
17-147{7} — VEHICLE
§ 17-149 — Lights and reflectors.
§ 17-151 — Safety equipment required for devices, operators and passengers.
§ 17-153 — Regulations pertaining to riding on roadways.
§ 17-160 — Clinging to vehicles.
§ 17-164 — Trucks prohibited; exceptions.
§ 19-10 — Unauthorized use of City property.
§ 19-12 — Prohibited noises.
19-12(c){4} — MOTOR VEHICLE
§ 19-15 — Loudspeakers and other sound-producing devices; use on motor vehicles for advertising purposes.
§ 19-21.1 — Possession of receptacle containing alcoholic beverage in public.
§ 19-31 — Emergencies resulting from mob action or other civil disobedience — Proclamation of Mayor generally.
§ 19-40 — Using vehicle to promote prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse.
§ 19-46 — Defrauding garage keepers.
§ 19-57 — Injuring, tampering with, etc., vehicles, aircraft, etc.
§ 19-66 — Open storage of junked vehicles.
§ 19-66.1 — Abandoned motor vehicles.
19-66.1(a){1} — ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE
19-66.1(a){2} — DEMOLISHER
19-66.1(a){3} — DEPARTMENT
19-66.1(a){4} — GARAGEKEEPER
19-66.1(a){5} — INOPERABLE ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE
§ 19-70 — Curfew for minors.
§ 20-53 — Interference.
§ 20-66 — Application generally.
§ 20-68 — Standards for issuance.
§ 20-99 — Standards for issuance.
§ 22-3 — Peddling from vehicles prohibited on certain streets.
§ 22-4 — Peddling from vehicles prohibited without permit.
§ 22-6 — Business license required.
§ 22-14 — Definition.
§ 22-15 — Permit.
§ 24-3 — Standing of vehicles on tracks.
§ 25.8-7 — Pollution prevention plan; contents of plan.
§ 26-2 — Deposit of hazardous or injurious material on street and removal of same.
§ 27-64.10 — Exemption for Cover 3 Foundation, Inc.
§ 27-146.1 — Alternative method of filing.
§ 27-149 — Proration of certain personal property taxes.
§ 27-150 — When due and payable.
§ 27-152 — Exemption from taxation for one motor vehicle owned by disabled veteran.
28-1{3} — TAXICAB
§ 28-3 — Insurance.
§ 28-6 — Use for unlawful purposes.
§ 28-23 — Filing, investigation and action on application.
§ 28-24 — Issuance; contents.
§ 28-27 — Substitution of vehicles.
§ 28-48 — Revocation or suspension.
§ 28-61 — General meter requirements.
§ 28-63 — Inspection of meters.
28.5-3{1} — QUALIFYING TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS
§ 30-74.1 — Grease, oil, sand and other harmful substance interceptors or separators.
§ 30-102 — Stage I water shortage.
§ 31-1 — Carrying concealed weapons.
§ 31-10 — Transporting a loaded rifle or shotgun.
§ 2.6 — Public garages, service stations and convenience stores.
§ 2.11 — Temporary uses.
§ 2.14 — Special regulations for mini-storage warehouses.
§ 2.15 — Special regulations for home occupations.
§ 7.4 — General Standards.
§ 7.5 — District Requirements.
§ 8.2 — Permitted principal uses.
§ 8.3 — Conditional uses.
§ 9.2 — Permitted principal uses.
§ 10.2 — Permitted principal uses.
§ 11.2 — Permitted uses.
§ 12.2 — Permitted uses.
§ 16.2 — Minimum standards for mobile home courts.
§ 18.1 — Loading space requirements.
§ 18.2 — Off-street parking requirements.
§ 18.5 — Design standards.
§ 19.2 — Additional requirements, exceptions and limitations.
§ 21.3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 21.4 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS [44 CFR 59.22, 60.2, 60.3]
§ 21.6 — VARIANCES: FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED [44 CFR 60.6]
§ 21.7 — DEFINITIONS [44 CFR 59.1]
§ 22.3 — Sign standards.
§ 22.4 — Administrative provisions.
§ 24.8 — Review criteria generally.
§ 25.2 — General requirements and minimum standards.
§ 25.8 — Land use classifications.
§ 25.12 — Definition.
§ 25.14 — Vehicular use area landscaping requirements.
§ 28.9 — Special use permits for uses not provided for.
29.1{11} — ALLEY
29.1{35} — CARWASH
29.1{48} — COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS AND RECREATION
29.1{50} — COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
29.1{58} — CONSTRUCTION SALES AND SERVICE
29.1{74} — DRIVEWAY
29.1{95} — GARAGE, PRIVATE
29.1{96} — GARAGE, PUBLIC
29.1{99} — GASOLINE STATION
29.1{111} — INDUSTRY, TYPE 2
29.1{113} — JUNK
29.1{134} — MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
29.1{135} — MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS/SUPPLY RETAIL
29.1{136} — MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SERVICE, MAJOR
29.1{137} — MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SERVICE, MINOR
29.1{138} — MOTOR VEHICLE, RENTAL
29.1{168} — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OR TRAVEL TRAILER
29.1{199} — TOWING SERVICE STORAGE YARD
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
add
Vending machines
11-29{5} — RESTAURANT
§ 19-48 — Fraudulent use of pay phones, parking meters and other coin-operated devices.
§ 27-163 — Exemptions; limits on application.
27-195{4} — SALE
§ 22.4 — Administrative provisions.
add
Ventilation
§ 11-46 — Ventilation.
§ 11-57 — Refrigeration equipment.
§ 25.5-3 — Smoking prohibited in public places.
§ 26.1-7 — Plans and specifications for tattoo parlors.
§ 26.1-14 — Sanitation and design requirements for buildings.
§ 21.4 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS [44 CFR 59.22, 60.2, 60.3]
§ 21A.6 — COA procedure.
add
Vermin
§ 11-54 — Protection of food from contamination generally.
§ 11-56 — Vermin and rodent control methods.
§ 26.1-14 — Sanitation and design requirements for buildings.
add
Veterans
§ 17-34 — License fee.
§ 27-60 — Applicant's affidavit and certificate of disability; administrator to furnish information to Treasurer.
§ 27-152 — Exemption from taxation for one motor vehicle owned by disabled veteran.
add
Vibrations
§ 2.15 — Special regulations for home occupations.
§ 11.1 — Purpose of the district.
§ 28.9 — Special use permits for uses not provided for.
add
Vicious dogs
5-1{13} — VICIOUS DOG
§ 5-25 — Dangerous or vicious dogs.
add
Violations and Penalties
§ CH-2.03 — Additional powers.
§ 1-7 — Code does not affect prior offenses, rights, etc.
§ 1-8 — New ordinances and resolutions not to affect prior offenses, rights, etc.
§ 1-12 — Classification of and penalties for violations; continuing violations.
§ 1-13 — Liability of corporations, etc., and agents for violations.
§ 2-13 — Collection fees.
§ 2-21 — Official bonds.
§ 2-24 — Duty with respect to enforcement of ordinances, laws, etc.
§ 4-2 — Minors prohibited in poolrooms.
§ 4-3 — Hours of operation.
§ 4-13 — Violation of article.
§ 5-5 — Keeping dogs or other animals which disturb others.
§ 5-7 — Cruelty to animals.
§ 5-8 — Search warrant on complaint relative to cruelty to animals.
§ 5-11 — Dead or disabled animals.
§ 5-13 — Violations of this chapter.
§ 5-26 — Allowing dogs or cats to defecate on public or private property.
§ 5-27 — Limitation on keeping of dogs or cats.
§ 5-28 — Unattended tethering of dogs prohibited.
§ 5-41 — Failure to pay tax when due.
§ 5-58 — Confinement or destruction of dogs or cats showing signs of or suspected of having rabies.
§ 6-2 — Penalty for violations.
§ 6-4 — Abatement of violations.
§ 6-7 — Violations.
§ 6-9 — Notice of declaration of derelict building.
§ 6-10 — Submittal of work plan by owner; approval by Director.
§ 6-27 — Permit fees.
§ 6-32 — Appeal from decision of Building Code Board of Appeals.
§ 6-48 — Findings.
§ 6-66 — Violation of this article.
§ 7-6 — City retains control of burial spaces.
§ 7-16 — Violations of chapter.
§ 8-3 — Tampering with metering device; diverting service.
§ 9-5 — Application for plan approval.
§ 9-7 — Submission and approval of plans; bonds and permits.
§ 9-8 — Inspections; notice of noncompliance; revocation of permit.
§ 9-12 — Violations or exceeding scope of approval.
§ 9-13 — Penalties, injunctions and other legal actions.
§ 10-4 — Storage of flammable liquids in aboveground tanks and new bulk plants for flammable liquids prohibited; exceptions.
§ 10-5 — Unauthorized tampering with or use of fire hydrants.
§ 10-10 — Open burning — Prohibited.
§ 10-21 — Establishment of limits referred to in code.
§ 10-24 — Violations.
§ 11-1 — Sanitary conditions for slaughtering, preparation and storage, of meat and meat food products.
§ 11-31 — General penalty for violation of article.
§ 11-33 — Inspections; revocation or suspension of permit.
§ 11-64 — Health of employees — Notice of disease.
§ 11-76 — Penalty for violation of division.
§ 12-3 — Winning by fraud.
§ 12-6 — Manufacture, sale, possession, etc., of gambling devices.
§ 13-2 — Violations of chapter.
§ 13-4.1 — Disposal of Solid Waste collected or generated in the City.
§ 13-6 — Littering.
§ 13-6.1 — Enforcement of litter law.
§ 13-7 — Accumulation of refuse; public nuisance.
§ 13-14 — Special arrangements.
§ 15-4 — General penalty for violation of this chapter.
§ 15-13 — License requirement.
§ 15-16 — Appeals and rulings.
§ 15-24 — Assessment of additional tax.
§ 15-28 — Examination and audit of licensee's records.
§ 15-41 — License tax schedule.
§ 17-2 — Compliance with chapter; general penalty for violations.
§ 17-3 — Arrest procedure for violations of chapter — Generally.
§ 17-4 — Same — When arrested person to be taken before judicial officer.
§ 17-6 — Adoption of state law.
§ 17-12 — Noise from motorcycles.
§ 17-14 — Decreasing vehicle weight and load limits.
§ 17-17 — Accident reports — By drivers.
§ 17-18 — Same — By passengers.
§ 17-32 — Required; exceptions, penalties.
§ 17-34.1 — Levy of license fee; situs.
§ 17-53 — Driving while under influence of alcohol or drugs; adoption of state law.
§ 17-57 — Through truck traffic prohibited.
§ 17-60 — Reimbursement of expenses incurred in responding to DUI and other traffic incidents.
§ 17-71 — Speed limit signs.
§ 17-73 — Exemptions from speed limits.
§ 17-77 — Penalty for exceeding speed limit in certain residence districts.
§ 17-86 — Authority of City Manager relative to parking.
§ 17-99 — Same — Removal of vehicle for violation of § 17-97 or 17-98.
§ 17-101 — Removal, storage and sale of certain unattended vehicles — Generally.
§ 17-102.5 — Presumptions in prosecutions for parking violations.
§ 17-103 — Penalties for violations of parking regulations.
§ 17-103.5 — Uncontested payment of parking citation; certification of contest of parking citation.
§ 17-104 — Procedure for delinquent parking citations.
§ 17-105 — Parking in parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.
§ 17-148 — Violations of article.
§ 17-151 — Safety equipment required for devices, operators and passengers.
§ 17-152 — Devices not to be operated by persons under 16, speed limit; identification sticker; penalty.
§ 17-161.1 — Helmets required for riders 14 years of age or younger.
§ 17-163 — Unlawful use of metallic or white cane.
§ 18-6 — Declaration of nuisance.
§ 18-7 — Prohibited acts; criminal penalty.
§ 19-12 — Prohibited noises.
§ 19-13 — Loitering or prowling in a way threatening the safety of persons or property.
§ 19-15 — Loudspeakers and other sound-producing devices; use on motor vehicles for advertising purposes.
§ 19-17 — Abusive language.
§ 19-18 — Slander and libel.
§ 19-19 — Disorderly conduct in public places.
§ 19-21.1 — Possession of receptacle containing alcoholic beverage in public.
§ 19-24 — Causing telephone to ring with intent to annoy.
§ 19-32 — Same — Violation of proclamation.
§ 19-38 — Bawdy places.
§ 19-41 — Confinement in City or county farm or hospital of persons violating §§ 19-37 through 19-40.
§ 19-44 — False statements by purchaser of real property as to use for personal residence.
§ 19-61 — Unlawful entry on church or school property.
§ 19-63 — Expectorating in public places.
§ 19-64 — Violation of vaccination regulations.
§ 19-65 — Abandoned or discarded refrigerators and other airtight containers.
§ 19-66 — Open storage of junked vehicles.
§ 19-66.1 — Abandoned motor vehicles.
§ 19-67 — Filling of wells or pits prior to abandonment.
§ 19-68 — Covers to be kept on certain wells.
§ 19-70 — Curfew for minors.
§ 19-71 — Urinating in public.
§ 20-52 — Violations of article.
§ 20-75 — Revocation.
§ 20-88 — Violations of article.
§ 20-106 — Revocation.
§ 21-1 — Closing hours for Franklin Memorial Park.
§ 22-1 — Violation of chapter.
§ 22-5 — Farmers' market.
§ 22-19 — Revocation of permit.
§ 23-7 — Refusal to aid officer.
§ 23-11 — Pawnbrokers to file daily reports with Chief.
§ 23.5-9 — Bid list.
§ 23.5-44 — Prohibition on solicitation or acceptance of gifts.
§ 23.5-49 — Penalty for violation.
§ 24-2 — Trains obstructing crossings.
§ 25-1 — Permit for garage sales; signs advertising such sales.
§ 25.5-9 — Violations and penalties.
§ 25.6-11 — Penalty for failure to furnish report.
§ 25.8-14 — Enforcement.
§ 26-13 — Alley closed to through traffic.
§ 26.1-5 — Suspension, reinstatement and revocation of permits.
§ 26.1-11 — Violations.
§ 27-1 — Fees for collection of delinquent taxes.
§ 27-3 — Refund of taxes erroneously paid.
§ 27-47 — Assessment and computation of tax on new buildings substantially completed prior to the first day of May.
§ 27-49 — Penalty for late payment.
§ 27-62 — Nullification upon change in status.
§ 27-64.2 — Application for classification and assessment generally.
§ 27-64.6 — Roll-back tax when use changes to nonqualifying use.
§ 27-64.7 — Misstatements in applications filed under division.
§ 27-64.19 — Application.
§ 27-86 — Penalty for failure to pay and for violations of article.
Ch 27 Art IV Div 3 — Penalties for Violation of Article
§ 27-92 — Penalties for violation of article.
§ 27-139 — Penalty for late payment.
§ 27-146.1 — Alternative method of filing.
§ 27-147 — Penalty for late filing of return.
§ 27-148 — Assessment upon failure to file return.
§ 27-151 — Penalty for late payment.
§ 27-165 — Report of taxes collected; remittance;, preservation of records.
§ 27-168 — Penalty for late remittance or false return.
§ 27-169 — Penalty for violation of article.
§ 27-189 — Penalty and interest for late remittance and penalty for false return.
§ 27-190 — Procedure upon failure to collect and report tax.
§ 27-191 — Violations of article.
§ 27-203 — Seizure and sale of unstamped cigarettes.
§ 27-206 — Prohibited acts enumerated.
§ 27-207 — Presumption of violation by seller.
§ 27-208 — Violations of article.
§ 28-8 — Violation a misdemeanor.
§ 28-22 — Application generally.
§ 28-46 — Issuance or denial.
§ 28-48 — Revocation or suspension.
§ 29-50 — Public nuisance; maximum height.
§ 29-51 — Notice to cut and remove.
§ 29-52 — Cutting and removal by City.
§ 29-70 — Penalty for violation of article.
§ 30-10 — Violations.
§ 30-40 — Inspections generally; notice to correct defects.
§ 30-61 — Notice of violation of article; failure to correct violation.
§ 30-66 — Building sewers and connections.
§ 30-67 — Prohibited discharges.
§ 30-73 — Control of prohibited wastes.
§ 30-74.1 — Grease, oil, sand and other harmful substance interceptors or separators.
§ 30-81 — Accidental discharges.
§ 30-84 — Revocation of discharge permit.
§ 30-85 — Termination of service.
§ 30-86 — Notification of proposed revocation of discharge permit and termination of service.
§ 30-87 — Show-cause hearing.
§ 30-89 — Penalties.
§ 30-90 — Injunctive relief.
§ 30-106 — Surcharge for excess usage.
§ 30-108 — Violations of this article.
§ 31-1 — Carrying concealed weapons.
§ 31-3 — Carrying loaded firearms in public places.
§ 31-8 — Sale, delivery, etc., of toy firearms discharging blank or ball charges.
§ 31-10 — Transporting a loaded rifle or shotgun.
§ C-8-1 — Enforcement.
§ 2.11 — Temporary uses.
§ 2.15 — Special regulations for home occupations.
§ 21.1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 21.2 — ADMINISTRATION.
§ 21.5 — EXISTING STRUCTURES IN FLOODPLAIN AREAS
§ 21.7 — DEFINITIONS [44 CFR 59.1]
§ 22.3 — Sign standards.
§ 22.4 — Administrative provisions.
§ 24.1 — Statement of intent.
§ 24.15 — Compliance with site plan required.
§ 26.1 — Duties of zoning administrator.
§ 26.3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 28.9 — Special use permits for uses not provided for.
add
Volunteer Fire Department
§ 17-32.1 — Issuance of license fee to active and honorary members of City volunteer Fire Department.