STATUTORY REFERENCES
FOR
NORTH CAROLINA CITIES AND TOWNS
The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to North Carolina cities and towns. They are up to date through end of the 2017 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
General Provisions
Local government
N.C. Const. art. VII
General corporate powers
GSNC §§ 160A-11 et seq., 160A-174 et seq.
Corporate limits
GSNC §§ 160A-21 et seq.
Extension of corporate limits
GSNC §§ 160A-29 et seq.
Elections
GSNC § 163A-1585 et seq.
Code of ordinances
GSNC § 160A-77
Enforcement of ordinances
GSNC § 160A-175
Eminent domain
GSNC ch. 40A
Administration and Personnel
Form of government
GSNC § 160A-59 et seq.
Modification of forms of government
GSNC §§ 160A-101 et seq.
Mayor and council
GSNC §§ 160A-66 et seq.
Council-manager cities
GSNC §§ 160A-147 et seq.
Administrative offices
GSNC §§ 160A-146 et seq.
Officers generally
GSNC §§ 160A-59 et seq.
City clerk
GSNC § 160A-171 et seq.
City attorney
GSNC § 160A-173
Public hearings
GSNC § 160A-81
Law enforcement
GSNC § 160A-281 et seq.
Fire protection
GSNC § 160A-291 et seq.
Emergency management
GSNC § 166A-19 et seq.
Declaration of state of emergency
GSNC § 166A-19.22
Continuity of local government in emergencies
GSNC ch. 162B
Planning agency
GSNC § 160A-387
Community appearance commissions
GSNC §§ 160A-451 et seq.
Public records
GSNC ch. 132
Personnel
GSNC § 160A-162 et seq.
Revenue and Finance
Local government finance
GSNC ch. 159
Taxation
GSNC § 160A-206 et seq.
Remedies for collecting taxes
GSNC § 160A-207
Property taxes
GSNC § 160A-209
Special assessments
GSNC § 160A-216 et seq.
Sale and disposition of property
GSNC § 160A-265 et seq.
Business Licenses and Regulations
Generally
GSNC §§ 160A-194
begging
GSNC § 160A-179
Amusements
GSNC § 160A-181
Sunday closing ordinances
GSNC § 160A-191
Solicitors, flea markets, itinerant merchants
GSNC § 160A-178
Pawnbrokers
GSNC § 66-385 et seq.
Taxis
GSNC § 160A-304
Alcoholic beverages
GSNC ch. 18B
Sexually oriented businesses
GSNC § 160A-181.1
Animals
Generally
GSNC §§ 160A-182, 160A-186 et seq., 160A-493
Cats and dogs
GSNC §§ 160A-186, 160A-212
Dangerous dogs
GSNC § 67-4.1 et seq.
Animal shelters
GSNC § 160A-493
Dangerous animals
GSNC § 160A-187
Health and Safety
Public health nuisances
GSNC § 160A-193
Explosives and inflammables
GSNC § 160A-183
Pollution
GSNC § 160A-185
Noise control
GSNC § 160A-184
Pellet guns
GSNC § 160A-190
Aircraft operation
GSNC § 160A-180
Trash and garbage
GSNC § 160A-303.1
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Police power generally
GSNC § 160A-174 et seq.
Begging
GSNC § 160A-179
Curfews
GSNC § 160A-198
Firearms
GSNC §§ 160A-189, 160A-190
State criminal code
GSNC ch. 14
Vehicles and Traffic
State vehicle code
GSNC ch. 20
Traffic control power
GSNC § 160A-300 et seq.
Parking
GSNC §§ 160A-301, 160A-302
Parking authorities
GSNC § 160A-550 et seq.
Civil enforcement by traffic control photographic system
GSNC § 160A-300.1
Dune buggies
GSNC § 160A-308
Abandoned vehicles
GSNC §§ 160A-303; 160A-303.2
Motor vehicle taxes
GSNC § 160A-213
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Streets
GSNC § 160A-296 et seq.
Building setback requirements
GSNC § 160A-306
Curb cut regulations
GSNC § 160A-307
Parks and recreation
GSNC §§ 160A-350 et seq.
Fishing from bridges
GSNC § 160A-302.1
Public Services
Public enterprises generally
GSNC § 160A-311 et seq.
Water and sewer systems
GSNC ch. 162A
Electricity
GSNC § 160A-331 et seq.
Solid waste collection
GSNC § 160A-324 et seq.
Cemeteries
GSNC § 160A-341 et seq.
Municipal service districts
GSNC § 160A-535 et seq.
Parking authorities
GSNC § 160A-550 et seq.
Public transportation authorities
GSNC § 160A-575 et seq.
Buildings and Construction
Building permits and inspections
GSNC § 160A-411 et seq.
Warrants to conduct inspections
GSNC § 15-27.2
Fire limits
GSNC § 160A-435 et seq.
Minimum housing standards
GSNC § 160A-441 et seq.
Floodway regulation ordinance
GSNC § 160A-458.1
Flood hazard area
GSNC § 143-215.56
Subdivisions
Subdivisions regulations
GSNC § 160A-371 et seq.
Zoning
Zoning regulations
GSNC §§ 160A-381 et seq.
Planning and development regulations
GSNC § 160A-360 et seq.
Historic districts
GSNC § 160A-400.1 et seq.
Regulation of outdoor advertising
GSNC § 160A-199