ZIP code 27523 is governed by the town of Apex, NC, home to about 61% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Apex'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. 27523 also covers:
- town of Cary~17% of residents
- unincorporated Chatham County~22% of residents · not covered yet
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 27523 based on Apex ordinances.
Sign Regulations
5 rules- Holiday DisplaysFew
- Digital BillboardsHeavy
- Window SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsLight
- Freeway-Facing SignsHeavy
Landscaping Rules
6 rules- Water RestrictionsSome
- Artificial TurfSome
- CompostingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Native PlantsSome
Noise Ordinances
6 rules- Barking DogsSome
- Quiet HoursSome
- Construction HoursSome
- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
Animal Ordinances
8 rules- Bird ProtectionSignificant
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
- Cat RulesSome
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
Home Business
3 rulesAccessory Structures
3 rules- ADU Owner OccupancySome
- ADU RulesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Business Licensing & Operations
5 rulesParking Rules
7 rulesPublic Conduct
7 rules- Public Alcohol UseSome
- Loitering RulesSignificant
- JaywalkingSome
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesSome
Trash & Recycling
7 rulesCurfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesBuilding Safety
4 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
4 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSome
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome
Noise from Specific Sources
4 rulesFence Regulations
3 rulesEnvironmental Rules
4 rulesRight to Farm
2 rulesTree Protection
3 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
2 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 rule- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Hurricane Preparedness
1 rule- Flood ElevationSome
Outdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesFew
Rental Inspections
2 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesFire Regulations
3 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- FireworksSignificant
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesRental Property Rules
1 ruleHistoric Preservation
1 rulePublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome