Gate City Virginia Leaders Have Approved New Code Violation Penalties. Under The Changes, If A Person Violates The Property Maintenance Ordinance, They Would Be Issued A Warning. If The Owner Fails To Comply Within 30 Days, A $100 Fine Will Be Issued. If The Ordinance Is Violated Again With A Year, The Fine Will Increase To $200. Once 12 Months Has Passed, The Process Would Start From The Beginning.