Welcome to West Point, Virginia

Town of West Point
Public Notice

Due Date for Tax Bills and Utility Bills has been extended from Aug. 5th to Aug. 12th. Please contact the Treasurer's Office with questions, (804) 843-2326.

Town of West Point
Public Notice

We are conducting property evaluations over the next several weeks and will be going street by street reviewing any potential violations, including building without permits, inoperable vehicles (this includes vehicles with out-of-date inspections and registrations), trash and clutter, tall grass, etc. We will be sending letters and photos to residents in violation of town codes and ordinances, and we respectfully ask that you please take care of your violations ASAP. Please see the following reminders below:

Trash

We've received concerns regarding trash in yards, tall grass and yard waste, broken down vehicles, appliances, and household fixtures on properties, etc. Please make it a priority to clean up your properties as soon as possible, and please let us know if you need help. Our Public Works Department offers 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗸 𝗜𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽--to request this service, call (804) 843-4363 or stop in Town Hall and speak with one of our staff members. As a reminder, you MUST submit a work order for bulk item pickup; please do not leave your large items by the street on your refuse collection day. Our Public Works team utilizes different vehicles for bulk item pickup and must plan ahead.

Zoning Permits

This is a reminder that zoning and building permist are required for most outdoor structures and accessories, including all swimming pools, fences, sheds, etc. To begin the permit process or for questions, contact Holly McGowan at hmcgowan@west-point.va.us or 804-843-3563. At the end of this post, you will find links to our ordinances.

Communication

We are here to help. If you see a property that needs attention, or you need help cleaning up your property, we are here to support you. Please contact Holly McGowan at hmcgowan@west-point.va.us or 804-843-3563 for assistance.

Ordinances

Open storage of inoperative vehicles.

Occupancy of motor vehicles for residential purposes.

Removal of trash, cutting of grass and weeds.

As always, we thank you all for your efforts as we all work together to #keepwestpointbeautiful.

Town of West Point
Mosquito Control Program 2022

The week of June 1st the Town of West Point will begin its Mosquito Control Program. We will be targeting the following areas once per week, or as necessary. The current spraying schedule is as follows:

1st Street through 23rd Street – Evening spraying Tuesdays

23rd Street through points North – Evening spraying Thursdays

*ALL SPRAYING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON WEATHER.

Spraying efforts are primarily performed within the boundaries of “Public Space”, often times leaving sanctuary on private property for the development of suitable mosquito breeding habitats. The success of this community wide effort requires assistance from every property owner within the Town.

Here are just a few tips to help do your part to control the mosquito population:

• Properly dispose of all unwanted containers that can catch and hold rainwater: cans, plastic containers, and ceramic pots.
• Fix dripping faucets and eliminate puddles around faucets, downspouts, and air conditioning systems.
• Properly dispose of any tires around your property. Used tires are the number one habitat for mosquitoes.
• Clear leaves and other debris out of roof gutters; clogged gutters are prime mosquito habitat.
• Change water in birdbaths, pet water bowls, and fountains frequently, at least twice a week. Turn over wheelbarrows, boats, and buckets.
• Make sure that boat covers are secure, not sagging, so as to prevent water from accumulating.

If you would like more information about what you can do to help or have a question regarding the Town’s mosquito control efforts, contact the West Point Town Hall at 843-4365 or 843-3330.

Water Tower Painting

The Town of West Point will be renovating the 100,000-gallon Downtown Water Tower located at 329 Sixth Street, directly behind the West Point Public Schools Central Office.

The renovation project will include the repainting of the exterior surfaces of the water tower and could require that the water tower be empty during this time. The water tower is connected to the entire water system, so interruptions to the publics water supply are not expected.

The company contracted to perform the work will be a subcontractor of Utility Service Co, Inc. of Perry, Georgia. Renovations are expected to begin Fall of 2022, and will take 2-3 weeks to complete, weather permitting.

The product which will be used is a “Dry Fall” aluminum paint. During the exterior painting, as a general precaution, vehicles should be parked as far away as possible from the water tank or should be covered.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Office, at 804-843-4365.

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Town Hall Open at New Location

Town Hall opened at our new location December 15th. We are now located at 802 Main Street.