Matthews requires carts stored out of public view between collections - behind the home, in a garage, or screened side yard. Carts placed curbside no earlier than 6 PM prior day and removed within 24 hours.
Town Code requires rollout carts stored behind the front building line when not set for collection. Carts on the curb outside the pickup window are a code violation. Minimum 3-foot clearance from mailboxes, vehicles, and other carts required for automated collection arms. Contact Matthews at (704) 847-4411 for enforcement.
Bin visibility violations: warning then civil penalties escalating with repeat offenses. Blocking sidewalk or street also subject to parking enforcement.
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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...
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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