North Carolina delegates setback rules to local governments but enforces minimum septic and floodplain setbacks statewide.
While zoning setbacks are primarily local under N.C.G.S. Chapter 160D, certain setbacks are state-mandated. Septic systems require minimum separation distances under 15A NCAC 18A .1950 (typically 5-100 feet from wells, structures, and property lines). Coastal Area Management Act setbacks under N.C.G.S. 113A apply to oceanfront construction (60 feet or 30 times the erosion rate). Floodplain construction must comply with statewide minimum standards under N.C.G.S. 143-215.54.
Septic and CAMA setback violations can result in stop-work orders, mandatory removal of structures, and civil penalties up to $10,000 per day.
Cary, NC
Cary regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. N.C.G.S. §14-288.4 applies to unreasonable disturbances.
Cary, NC
Cary Code of Ordinances Chapter 22, Division 2 prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing noises that annoy, disturb, or endanger citizens. The ordinance restri...
Cary, NC
Cary regulates construction noise through its general noise ordinance (Chapter 22). Construction activity near residential areas should be confined to reason...
Cary, NC
Cary's noise ordinance covers barking dogs under the general prohibition on disturbing noises. Persistently barking dogs that disturb neighbors may result in...
Cary, NC
Cary's Land Development Ordinance restricts parking of RVs, boats, and trailers in residential areas. These vehicles typically must be stored in rear or side...
Cary, NC
Cary restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Large commercial vehicles, semi-trucks, and heavy equipment may not be stored in resident...
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