Rules for ZIP Code 27040
Pfafftown, NC · Forsyth County
88 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 27040 is governed by the city of Winston-Salem, NC, home to about 50% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Winston-Salem's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 27040 also covers:
- town of Lewisville~17% of residents · not covered yet
- unincorporated Forsyth County~29% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 27040 based on Winston-Salem ordinances.
Trash & Recycling
7 rulesAnimal Ordinances
5 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Breed RestrictionsFew
- BeekeepingSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Parking Rules
8 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
4 rules- Towing CompaniesSome
- PawnbrokersSome
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSome
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesLandscaping Rules
3 rules- Tree TrimmingSignificant
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSome
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Building Safety
5 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
5 rules- Park Event PermitsSome
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSome
- Parade PermitsSome
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
- Bike Lane RulesSome
Noise Ordinances
6 rules- Quiet HoursSome
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
- Leaf Blower RulesSome
- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Barking DogsSome
Public Conduct
5 rules- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Loitering RulesSome
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
- Public UrinationHeavy
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
Rental Property Rules
4 rulesHOA Rules
4 rulesHome Business
1 rule- Home DaycareSome
Fire Regulations
5 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Brush ClearanceSome
- Smoke DetectorsHeavy
- FireworksHeavy
Swimming Pools & Spas
1 rule- Pool PermitsSome
Property Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightHeavy
Accessory Structures
1 ruleGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleHomelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Sit-Lie RulesSome
Environmental Rules
2 rulesShort-Term Rentals
1 ruleRental Inspections
1 ruleSolar Energy
2 rulesSign Regulations
1 ruleCannabis Regulations
2 rules- Home CultivationHeavy
- Dispensary ZoningHeavy