Matthews applies NC State Building Code occupancy standards. General guideline: 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional. No city-specific STR cap beyond NCGS 160D-1207 constraints.
NC does not set statewide STR occupancy caps. Matthews follows International Property Maintenance Code minimum room sizes (70 sq ft for first occupant, 50 sq ft each additional) adopted as part of NC State Building Code. Septic-served properties limited to bedroom count on permit of record. Contact Matthews at (704) 847-4411 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Matthews, NC
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...
Matthews, NC
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...
Matthews, NC
Matthews does not have a leaf-blower-specific ordinance; operation is governed by general noise and construction-hour restrictions in the Town Code.
Matthews, NC
Construction activity in Matthews is generally permitted 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday with Sunday restrictions, consistent with Mecklenburg County co...
Matthews, NC
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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