Matthews requires vacant lots maintained to same grass height and debris standards as occupied parcels. Overgrown vegetation exceeding 12 inches and trash accumulation subject to code enforcement.
Chapter 50 applies equally to vacant and occupied lots. Owners must maintain lot frontage, remove debris, and control noxious weeds. Notice of violation mailed to owner of record with 10-day cure period. Vacant buildings must be secured against entry per building code. Contact Matthews at (704) 847-4411 for enforcement.
Mowing/cleanup non-compliance: Town abates with costs billed plus administrative fee. Tax lien filed if unpaid. Civil penalties $50-$500.
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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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