Material Restrictions: Huntersville vs Matthews
How do material restrictions rules compare between Huntersville, NC and Matthews, NC?
Huntersville and Matthews have similar restriction levels.
Huntersville, NC
Mecklenburg County
Huntersville UDO prohibits barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences in residential zones. Chain link is allowed but discouraged in front yards in Town Center and historic districts. Wood, vinyl, aluminum, and composite are standard.
View full Huntersville rules →Matthews, NC
Mecklenburg County
Matthews UDO restricts fence materials in residential districts to wood, vinyl, ornamental metal, masonry, and chain link, with finished side facing out and prohibitions on barbed wire and electrified fences.
View full Matthews rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Huntersville | Matthews |
|---|---|---|
| Barbed wire | Residential prohibited | - |
| Electric | Residential prohibited | - |
| Front yard Historic | Decorative only | - |
| Chain link | Side/rear allowed | - |
| Agricultural | Barbed wire allowed | - |
| Allowed | - | Wood, vinyl, metal, chain link |
| Finished Side | - | Faces out |
| Prohibited | - | Barbed, electric in res |
| Historic | - | Extra standards |
| Chain Link | - | Not in front yard |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Huntersville FAQ
Who enforces this in Huntersville?
Huntersville at (704) 875-6541 handles most complaints.
Who enforces this in Huntersville?
Huntersville at (704) 875-6541 handles most complaints.
Matthews FAQ
Who enforces this in Matthews?
Matthews at (704) 847-4411 handles most complaints.
Who enforces this in Matthews?
Matthews at (704) 847-4411 handles most complaints.
Compare other topics
See how Huntersville and Matthews compare on other ordinance categories.
Want to add a third city?
Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.
Open Comparison Tool