STATUTORY REFERENCES  


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    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