Matthews allows garage sale signs on private property only, not in public right-of-way or on utility poles. Signs limited to 4 sq ft, posted no more than 48 hours before sale, removed within 24 hours after.
Temporary directional/announcement signs for garage sales follow UDO temporary sign standards. Permitted on the host property and with permission on other private property. Prohibited: utility poles, traffic signs, public right-of-way, medians. Town Public Works removes violating signs. Contact Matthews at (704) 847-4411 for enforcement.
Illegal sign placement: signs removed without notice. Repeat violators may face $50-$100 civil penalties. Signs on state ROW violate N.C.G.S. 136-32.6.
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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...
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Aircraft noise in Matthews is governed exclusively by federal FAA regulations; local ordinances cannot regulate aircraft operations or altitudes.
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