CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 1-1 Title of code.

§ 1-2 Interpretation.

§ 1-3 Application to future ordinances.

§ 1-4 Captions.

§ 1-5 Definitions.

§ 1-6 Rules of interpretation.

§ 1-7 Severability.

§ 1-8 Reference to other sections.

§ 1-9 Reference to offices.

§ 1-10 Errors and omissions.

§ 1-11 Official time.

§ 1-12 Reasonable time.

§ 1-13 Ordinances repealed.

§ 1-14 Ordinances unaffected.

§ 1-15 Effective date of ordinances.

§ 1-16 Repeal or modification of ordinance.

§ 1-17 Ordinances which amend or supplement code. 

§ 1-18 Section histories; statutory references.

§ 1-19 General;
penalty; citations; additional remedies.

CHAPTER 2: EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION

§ 1-1 Description.

§ 2-2   Representatives to be appointed to planning board.

 CHAPTER 3: ADMINISTRATION

§ 3-1 Board of commissioners.

§ 3-2 Ordinances.

§ 3-3 Officers and employees.

§ 3-4 Police department.

§ 3-5 Ordinance code enforcement officer.

CHAPTER 4: FINANCE

§ 4-1 Disbursement of funds.

CHAPTER 5: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BY-LAWS

§ 5-1 Name.

§ 5-2 Offices.

§ 5-3 Fiscal year.

§ 5-4 Amendments.

§ 5-5 Appointment.

§ 5-6 Number.

§ 5-7 Terms.

§ 5-8 Qualifications.

§ 5-9 Resignation.

§ 5-10 Vacancies.

§ 5-11 Regular meetings.

§ 5-12 Special meetings.

§ 5-13 Notice of meetings.

§ 5-14 Chairman.

 §5-15 Quorum.

§ 5-16 Compensation.

§ 5-17 Powers.

§ 5-18 Number.

§ 5-19 Election term of office and qualification.

§ 5-20 Vacancies.

§ 5-21 Chairman.

§ 5-22 Vice-chairman.

§ 5-23 Secretary.

§ 5-24 Treasurer.

§ 5-25 Salaries.

§ 5-26 Removal.

§ 5-27 Agents and representatives.

§ 5-28 Contracts.

§ 5-29 Advisory committees.

CHAPTER 6: CIVIL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

§ 6-1 Existence of state of emergency.

§ 6-2 Authority to issue proclamation of emergency and impose curfew and other restrictions.

§ 6-3 Limitation to specific areas or hours; exemption of certain persons from curfew.

§ 6-4 Acts prohibited during the curfew.

§ 6-5 Prohibitions and restrictions regardless of curfew.

§ 6-6 Authority to request assistance by state police and military; recommendation of imposition of martial  law.

§ 6-7 End of emergency; termination of curfew.

CHAPTER 7: MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS

§ 7-1 Authorization.

§ 7-2 Definitions.

 §
7-3 Ordinance authorized as to repair, closing, and demolition; order of code enforcement officer.

§ 7-4 Standards.

§ 7-5 Service of complaints and orders.

§ 7-6 Periodic inspections.

§7-7 Remedies.

§7-8 Compensation to owners of condemned property.

§7-9 Powers of code enforcement officer.

§7-10 Administration of ordinance.

§7-11 Supplemental nature of article.

§7-12 Reserved.

§7-13 Demolition of dwellings.

§7-14 Alternative remedies.

§7-15 Conflict with other provisions.

§7-16 Violations; penalty.

§7-17 Administrative fee.

CHAPTER 8: SOLID WASTE

§ 8-1 Definitions.

§ 8-2 Prompt removal of garbage required.

§ 8-3 Containers.

§ 8-4 Garbage to be drained prior to disposal.

§ 8-5 Discarding waste onto public or private property prohibited.

§ 8-6 Transportation of waste by private persons.

§ 8-7 Placement schedule.

§ 8-8 Dead animals.

CHAPTER 9: WATER

§ 9-1 Board of commissioners to regulate water system.

§ 9-2   Permit required for connection to water system.

§ 9-3 Separate connections required.

§ 9-4 Water rates.

§ 9-5 Usage of water from public faucets and hydrants restricted to city personnel.

§ 9-6 Tampering with lines prohibited.
§ 9-7 Private water supply regulated.

§ 9-8 Water superintendent.

§ 9-9 Work on lines to be performed by authorized personnel.

§ 9-10 Extending mains; assessments for costs.

§ 9-11 Purpose and definitions.

§ 9-12 Notification.

§ 9-13 Levels of response.

§ 9-14 Enforcement & penalties.

§ 9-15 Public comment.

§ 9-16 Appeals.

§ 9-17 Effectiveness of plan.

§ 9-18 Generally.

§ 9-19 Cross connection control plan

CHAPTER 10: SEWERS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 10-1 Connection to sewer system; septic tanks.

§ 10-2 Discharge of sewage into streets declared nuisance; abatement by connection.

§ 10-3 Sewer tap charges.

§ 10-4 Ordinances not affected.

                                                                                                                                                                                                     INDUSTRIAL WASTE

§ 10-5 Definitions.

§ 10-6 Hindering entry and inspections by authorities.

§ 10-7 Measurement and flow.

§ 10-8 Determination of character and concentrations of wastes.

§ 10-9 Discharge of industrial wastes; permission required.

§ 10-10 Discharges restricted; pretreatment of certain wastes required.

§ 10-11 Approval of abnormal discharges; surcharge imposed.

§ 10-12 Maintenance of interceptors and equipment; owner responsible for cost.

§ 10-13 Control manhole to be constructed.

§ 10-14 Changes in discharge to be reported to superintendent.

§ 10-15 Violations; unlawful discharges; tampering with system.

MAIN EXTENSIONS 

§ 10-16 extending mains; assessments for costs.

FATS, OILS, AND GREASE PROGRAM

§ 10-17 Fats, oils and grease control.

CHAPTER 11: TRAFFIC CODE GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 11-1 Definitions.

§ 11-2 Obedience to traffic code required.

§ 11-3 Authority of police.

§ 11-4 Application of provisions to public employees.

§ 11-5 Exemptions to authorized emergency vehicles.

CHAPTER 12: TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES

§ 12-1 Obedience to official traffic-control devices.

§ 12-2 Traffic-control signal legend.

§ 12-3 Flashing signals.

CHAPTER 13: BICYCLES

§ 13-1 Riding on handlebars prohibited.

§ 13-2 Operator to have hands on handlebars.

§ 13-3 Riding on sidewalks prohibited.

§ 13-4 Penalty.

CHAPTER 14: TRAFFIC REGULATION.

GENERAL REGULATIONS

§ 14-1 Lights required for nighttime riding.

§ 14-2 Boarding or alighting from public vehicles.

§ 14-3 Riding on portions of vehicle not intended for passengers.

§ 14-4 Jumping on or riding vehicles without permission.

§ 14-5 Passengers to remain inside vehicle while in motion.

§ 14-6 Limited persons allowed in front seat.

§ 14-7 Use of coaster, skates, and the like restricted.

§ 14-8 Clinging to moving vehicles prohibited.

§ 14-9 Driving over fire hose prohibited.

OPERATION OF VEHICLES

§ 14-10 Moving from parked position.

§ 14-11 Driving on sidewalk prohibited.

§ 14-12 Vehicles to be driven in marked lanes.

§ 14-13 Speed limit.

§ 14-14 Stopping; intersection to be clear before proceeding.

§ 14-15 One-way streets.

§ 14-16 Driving through funeral processions.

§ 14-17 Turning movements.

§ 14-18 Backing.

§ 14-19 Emerging from alley or driveway.

CHAPTER 15: STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING

§ 15-1 Definitions.

§ 15-2 Stopping in streets; obstructing traffic prohibited.

§ 15-3 Signs prohibiting parking.

§ 15-4 Parking restricted during certain hours.

§ 15-5 Time limits.

§ 15-6 Taxicab, vehicle-for-hire, and law enforcement vehicle stands.

§ 15-7 Backing to curb for parking restricted; parallel parking.

§ 15-8 Stopping with left side to curb prohibited.

§ 15-9 Parking within marked lines.

§ 15-10 Parking at 45° angle.

§ 15-11 Unlawful to park on public streets for certain purposes.

§ 15.12 Stopping, standing, or parking in certain places prohibited. vehicle of another person into prohibited area unlawful.

§ 15-13 Moving vehicle of another person into prohibited area unlawful.

§ 15-14 Lights on parked vehicles.

CHAPTER 16: TRAFFIC SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE I.  Speed limits.

SCHEDULE II.  No parking zones.

CHAPTER 17: ANIMALS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 17-1 Exemptions.

§ 17-2 Keeping of livestock prohibited.

§ 17-2 Reserved.

§ 17-3 Slaughter of certain animals prohibited.

DOGS

§ 17-4 DEFINITIONS.

PENALTIES

§ 17-5 Regulations concerning the keeping chickens.

CHAPTER 18: FIRE PREVENTION

§ 18-1 Storage of inflammable materials in corporate limits restricted.

§ 18-2 Construction of gasoline tanks.

§ 18-3 Penalty.

CHAPTER 19: NUISANCES; NOISE CONTROL.

  PUBLIC NUISANCES

§ 19-1 Supervision of county health officer.

§ 19-2 Right of entry; obstructing enforcement unlawful.

§ 19-3 Property to be kept in sanitary condition.

§ 19-4 Weeds; schedule for cutting.

§ 19-5 Definitions noxious and unhealthy accumulations prohibited.

§ 19-6 New construction; control of debris.

§ 19-7 Businesses which cause air nuisances restricted.

§ 19-8 Eating establishments to comply with board of health.

NOISE CONTROL

§ 19-9 Unnecessary noise prohibited.

§ 19-10 Nuisance noises enumerated.

§ 19-11 Regulation of music machines and loud speakers.
§ 19-12 Mufflers required on motor vehicles.

CHAPTER 20: ABANDONED AND JUNKED VEHICLES

§ 20-1 Purpose and intent.

§ 20-2 Administration.

§ 20-3 Definitions.

§ 20-4 Abandoned or nuisance vehicle unlawful; removal authorized.

§ 20-5 Junked motor vehicles regulated; removal authorized.

§ 20-6 Pre-towing notice requirements.

§ 20-7 Exceptions to prior notice requirement.

§ 20-8 Removal of vehicles; post-towing notice requirements.

§ 20-9 Right to hearing before sale or final disposition of vehicle.

§ 20-10 Redemption of vehicle during proceedings.

§ 20-11 Sale and disposition of unclaimed vehicles.

§ 20-12 Conditions on removal of vehicles from private property.

§ 20-13 Protection against criminal or civil liability.

§ 20-14 Exceptions to provisions.

§ 20-15 Unlawful removal of impounded vehicle.

CHAPTER 21: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 21-1 Throwing or burning trash in street prohibited.

§ 21-2 Tree trimmings.

§ 21-3 Snow and ice removal.

§ 21-4 Bicycle on sidewalks prohibited.

§ 21-5 Playing ball on sidewalks prohibited.

EXCAVATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION

§ 21-6 Permit required to dig in streets.

§ 21-7 Sidewalk construction; material to be approved.

§ 21-8 Street repair.

§ 21-9 Excavations to be covered and protected.

§ 21-10 Damage to streets unlawful.

§ 21-11 House moving.

§ 21-12 Damage to bridges and culverts.

§ 21-13 Damage to lights and signs.

OBSTRUCTIONS

§ 21-14 Assembly on sidewalk.

§ 21-15 Display of goods prohibited.

§ 21-16 Placing obstructions in streets and sidewalks.

§ 21-17 Construction near sidewalk.

§ 21-18 Sheds and awnings.

CHAPTER 22: CEMETERIES

§ 22-1 Superintendent; appointment; duties.

§ 22-2 Cemetery use.

§ 22-3 Deed for lot.

§ 22-4 Plantings.

§ 22-5 Family monuments.

§ 22-6 Tree and shrubbery maintenance; landscaping.

§ 22-7 Structures to be approved.

§ 22-8 Transfer of lots.

§ 22-9 Unlawful conduct in cemetery.

§ 22-10 Vehicles; speed limit.

§ 22-11 Depositing filth or rubbish unlawful.

§ 22-12 Extension of cemetery to be controlled by chapter.

§ 22-13 Lot charges.

CHAPTER 23: BUSINESS LICENSES

§ 23-1 Definitions.

§ 23-2 License tax on certain trades and businesses.

§ 23-3 License required for business operation.

§ 23-4 Separate licenses required.

§ 23-5 Display of license on premises.

§ 23-6 No abatement of license tax.

§ 23-7 Schedule of annual privilege license taxes.

CHAPTER 24: JUNK AND SECONDHAND GOODS

§ 24-1 Operation of junkyard; maintenance of premises.

CHAPTER 25: AMUSEMENTS

§ 25-1 Games of chance regulated.

§ 25-2 Pool and billiard halls regulated.

CHAPTER 26: PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS

§ 26-1 Going on private residences.

CHAPTER 27: GENERAL OFFENSES

§ 27-1 SHOOTING ARROWS FROM BOWS UNLAWFUL.

§ 27-2 Discharging firearms limited to peace officers in course of duty.

§ 27-3 Attaching advertising on utility poles and other property

§ 27-4 Tampering with fire alarm system unlawful.

§ 27-5 Drinking in public prohibited.

§ 27-6 Smoking or use of tobacco products in town buildings or vehicles restricted.

TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES

TABLE 1: ANNEXATIONS

TABLE II: FRANCHISES

PARALLEL REFERENCES

REFERENCES TO NORTH CAROLINA STATUTES

REFERENCES TO 1982 AND 1997 CODE OF ORDINANCES

Cross reference— Fire protection and prevention, Ch. 18; Administration, Ch. 3; Animals, Ch. 17; Solid Waste, Ch. 8, Streets and Sidewalks Ch. 21.

State Law reference— North Carolina Housing Trust and Oil Overcharge Act, G.S. 122E-1 et seq.; right of handicapped citizens to housing, G.S. 168-9; Broad Construction, G.S. 160A-4; General ordinance-making power, G.S. 160A-174; Enforcement of ordinances, G.S. 160A-175; Abatement of public health nuisances, G.S. 160A-193; Unsafe buildings condemned, G.S. 160D-1119 through 160D-1125; Minimum Housing Codes, G.S. 160D-1201 through 160D-1212.

Cross reference— Fire protection and prevention, Ch. 18; Administration, Ch. 3; Animals, Ch. 17; Solid Waste, Ch. 8, Streets and Sidewalks Ch. 21.

State Law reference— North Carolina Housing Trust and Oil Overcharge Act, G.S. 122E-1 et seq.; right of handicapped citizens to housing, G.S. 168-9; Broad Construction, G.S. 160A-4; General ordinance-making power, G.S. 160A-174; Enforcement of ordinances, G.S. 160A-175; Abatement of public health nuisances, G.S. 160A-193; Unsafe buildings condemned, G.S. 160D-1119 through 160D-1125; Minimum Housing Codes, G.S. 160D-1201 through 160D-1212.