Matthews permits recreational backyard fires in approved containers only, with no burning of leaves or yard waste. Fires must stay small, attended, and 25 feet from buildings.
Recreational backyard fires in Matthews are regulated by the NC Fire Code adopted locally. Allowed: small wood fires in a metal pit, chiminea, or approved outdoor fireplace for warmth or cooking. Not allowed: burning yard waste, trash, construction debris, or any open pile fire. Fires must be 25 feet from structures (15 feet for portable fireplaces), under 3 feet across, attended by an adult, and extinguished before leaving. Matthews Fire-EMS responds to smoke complaints.
Non-compliant fires extinguished on-site with civil citation. Recurring nuisance smoke complaints may lead to abatement and fines.
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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...
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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...
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Matthews does not have a leaf-blower-specific ordinance; operation is governed by general noise and construction-hour restrictions in the Town Code.
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Construction activity in Matthews is generally permitted 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday with Sunday restrictions, consistent with Mecklenburg County co...
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Amplified music in Matthews requires special event permits when held outdoors in public spaces; residential amplified sound is subject to the plainly audible...
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Aircraft noise in Matthews is governed exclusively by federal FAA regulations; local ordinances cannot regulate aircraft operations or altitudes.
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