Durham sets street parking rules through local ordinance under N.C.G.S. §160A-301, which authorizes municipal parking regulation statewide.
Street parking in Durham is regulated by local ordinance under N.C.G.S. §160A-301. N.C.G.S. §20-161 governs parking on state-maintained roads. Common local rules include: no parking within 15 ft of fire hydrants, no blocking intersections, time limits in commercial districts, and overnight parking restrictions in some neighborhoods. Abandoned vehicles may be towed after notice. Residential permit parking zones exist in some NC cities near universities and commercial districts.
Parking ticket: $25 to $75. Fire hydrant: $100+. Towing fees: $150 to $300 plus storage.
Durham, NC
Durham caps daytime sound at 60 dBA (8 AM to 11 PM) and nighttime sound at 50 dBA (11 PM to 8 AM) under Ch. 26, Sec. 26-23. Measured at property line using A...
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Durham UDO Section 9.9 limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 8 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots face additional restrictions along s...
Durham, NC
Durham does not require a permit for most residential fences or walls. Permits are required for retaining walls, pool barriers on single-family parcels, prop...
Durham, NC
Durham UDO Section 9.9 sets general fence standards including setbacks, orientation, and vision-clearance rules. Fences between structures and streets within...
Durham, NC
Durham requires a building permit for all retaining walls. Retaining walls over 4 feet at street frontage must be terraced in Design Districts. Walls over 8 ...
Durham, NC
Durham UDO 9.9 prohibits razor wire, concertina wire, and barbed wire in residential districts. Uncoated chain link is banned in CI and Design Districts.
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