Matthews discourages feeding of wildlife through nuisance and rabies-prevention provisions, with specific prohibitions on feeding deer in the countywide ordinance and on feeding that attracts rats or bears.
Mecklenburg County animal ordinance prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife that creates a public nuisance or rabies exposure risk. Feeding deer is specifically discouraged by NC Wildlife Resources Commission guidance. Bird feeders are permitted but must not attract rats or bears. Residents in Matthews wooded neighborhoods near Four Mile Creek Greenway should secure trash and avoid leaving pet food outdoors. Violations handled by CMACC and county code enforcement.
Warning, then civil penalty $50 to $500 for repeat violations.
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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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