Matthews operates under a Phase II NPDES MS4 permit and the Mecklenburg County Post-Construction Stormwater Ordinance. New development disturbing over 1 acre must install stormwater control measures (SCMs) and meet 85 percent TSS removal.
Matthews is a Phase II MS4 community regulated by NCDEQ under NPDES permit NCS000474. The Town implements the Mecklenburg County Post-Construction Stormwater Ordinance requiring projects disturbing 1 acre or more, or with over 24 percent built-upon area, to design Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) per the NC Stormwater Design Manual. Required controls include wet ponds, bioretention, sand filters, or permeable pavement achieving 85 percent total suspended solids removal. SCM inspection and maintenance agreements are recorded against the property. Matthews enforces illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) prohibiting non-stormwater discharges to storm drains with exceptions for firefighting, landscape irrigation, and potable water line flushing.
Civil penalties up to 25,000 dollars per day per violation under NCGS 143-215.6A. Construction projects face stop-work orders. Illicit discharge enforcement may include misdemeanor referral under NCGS 143-215.6B.
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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