Matthews requires residential trash and recycling carts stored out of public view from the street when not scheduled for collection. Carts must be in good working order with closed lids.
Town Code requires carts kept behind the front building line, in a garage, or screened from street view. Lids must fully close - overflowing carts not collected. Damaged carts replaced by Public Works at no charge for normal wear. Commercial dumpsters require screening per zoning code. Contact Matthews at (704) 847-4411 for enforcement.
Visibility violations: first offense warning, subsequent $50-$200 civil penalties. Chronic violations may be abated by the Town with costs billed to property.
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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...
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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