Cornelius requires trash and recycling carts to be stored out of view from the public right-of-way between collection days. Carts left at the curb beyond collection day or stored in front yards may trigger code enforcement action.
Cornelius Town Code prohibits storage of refuse containers in front yards or areas visible from the street between pickups. Carts should be kept in a garage, behind a fence, or on the side of the dwelling behind the front building line. The first violation typically results in a written courtesy notice; subsequent violations may carry civil penalties under the Town's general penalty provisions. HOA covenants in many Cornelius subdivisions, particularly near Lake Norman, impose stricter screening requirements that supersede the Town minimum.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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