Matthews prohibits keeping wild and exotic animals in residential areas, adopting the Mecklenburg County exotic animal restrictions which ban venomous reptiles, large cats, primates, and similar species.
The Mecklenburg County animal ordinance, applied within Matthews, prohibits possession of inherently dangerous animals including venomous or constricting snakes over 8 feet, alligators, large cats (lions, tigers, cougars), wolves and wolf-hybrids, nonhuman primates, and bears. Common exotics such as ferrets, reptiles under size limits, and small parrots are permitted. Anyone found in possession of banned species faces seizure, civil penalties, and potential criminal charges under N.C.G.S. 14-417 for venomous reptiles.
Seizure of animal, $500 to $2,500 fines, possible misdemeanor charges.
Matthews, NC
Vehicle noise in Matthews is regulated under state law N.C.G.S. 20-128 requiring functional mufflers, plus local provisions prohibiting loud exhaust, revving...
Matthews, NC
Matthews enforces nighttime quiet hours from 11 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and 11 PM to 8 AM on weekends under the Town Code noise provisions, with plainly audib...
Matthews, NC
Matthews does not have a leaf-blower-specific ordinance; operation is governed by general noise and construction-hour restrictions in the Town Code.
Matthews, NC
Construction activity in Matthews is generally permitted 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday with Sunday restrictions, consistent with Mecklenburg County co...
Matthews, NC
Amplified music in Matthews requires special event permits when held outdoors in public spaces; residential amplified sound is subject to the plainly audible...
Matthews, NC
Aircraft noise in Matthews is governed exclusively by federal FAA regulations; local ordinances cannot regulate aircraft operations or altitudes.
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