Virginia Beach wants Oceanfront shops to remove vulgar clothing

Virginia Beach wants Oceanfront shops to remove vulgar clothing


This year, the police department promised a swift crack down on pop-up parties planned at the Oceanfront and the city launched a new marketing campaign hoping to discourage bad behavior. But the court process takes time, and some businesses simply pay the fine but continue to break the rules, according to the city. Recognizing this has been an ongoing issue on Atlantic Avenue, the Resort Advisory Commission supports an amendment to state law that would allow the city to be able to ticket offenders if they continue to display merchandise in the public right-of-way while awaiting a court hearing.

Author: Stacy Parker The Virginian-Pilot


Published at: 2025-08-12 22:00:00

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