Matthews defers to FAA Part 107 and FAA Recreational Exception rules. N.C.G.S. 63-95 et seq. governs drone operations statewide. Recreational flyers must pass TRUST test and register drones over 0.55 lbs with FAA.
Federal FAA rules preempt most local drone regulation. Recreational pilots: TRUST certificate required, stay below 400 feet, visual line of sight, avoid Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport and Charlotte Douglas airspace. NC state law prohibits drone surveillance (N.C.G.S. 15A-300.1) and weaponized drones. Town parks may restrict drone takeoff/landing.
FAA violations: civil penalties up to $27,500. State law violations: misdemeanor to felony depending on offense. Town park restrictions: trespass citation.
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.
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Mecklenburg County.
See how other cities in Mecklenburg County handle recreational drones.
See how Matthews's recreational drones rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.