| What does the ordinance prohibit? | <div class="ExternalClass1D3EDCAFD5404148AC9EAC5A2A7D2F5A"><p><span style="color:#2a2a2a;font-family:'open sans', sans-serif;font-size:13.3333px;line-height:21.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;">Parking of vehicles in front yards and side yards of a corner lot, except on an improved driveway or parking pad.</span></p></div> | | |
| Where does the ordinance apply? | <div class="ExternalClass7CD80BD4D5F84300988CE1F6A24C224F"><p><span style="color:#2a2a2a;font-family:'open sans', sans-serif;font-size:13.3333px;line-height:21.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;">The ordinance applies to single-family detached, duplex, triplex and quadruplex dwelling units.</span> </p></div> | | |
| Are there exceptions to the ordinance? | <div class="ExternalClassCF07778A037948248AB9E3E9A2AC3EF2"><p><span style="color:#2a2a2a;font-family:'open sans', sans-serif;font-size:13.3333px;line-height:21.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;">Exceptions to the ordinance apply when no parking is allowed on adjacent streets and the principal dwelling is less than 20 feet from the abutting street or the lot width is less than 25 feet. Additionally, special family events or social gatherings occurring no more than once a week will be exempted from the ordinance.</span></p></div> | | |
| What is the purpose of the ordinance? | <div class="ExternalClassFB6C34CD48C245A4B8CCA509E6BD1AFB"><p><span style="color:#2a2a2a;font-family:'open sans', sans-serif;font-size:13.3333px;line-height:21.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;">The ordinance supports the City's model vision of a clean and nuisance-free environment for all Charlotte neighborhoods.</span></p></div> | | |
| What is the background of the ordinance? | <div class="ExternalClass707CD56F4B3249F9BC55089D2523C25F"><p><span style="color:#2a2a2a;font-family:'open sans', sans-serif;font-size:13.3333px;line-height:21.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;">During the November 2001 Neighborhood Summit and the 2002 Neighborhood Symposium, residents shared concerns about the long-term impact of vehicles parked on front lawns in their communities. These concerns were included when the City's developed its model neighborhood standards. The request for an ordinance was included as an indicator of model neighborhood status within the Model Neighborhood Standards at a Glance publication adopted by City Council in December 2002.</span></p></div> | | |
| What is the effective date of the ordinance? | <div class="ExternalClassB55C6E6DA50D4D059DD1095CF1234260"><p><span style="color:#2a2a2a;font-family:'open sans', sans-serif;font-size:13.3333px;line-height:21.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;">The ordinance became effective April 1, 2004.</span></p></div> | | |
| What is the penalty for violating the ordinance? | <div class="ExternalClass3A4316B56D754B23A310CC37B7853584"><p><span style="color:#2a2a2a;font-family:'open sans', sans-serif;font-size:13.3333px;line-height:21.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;">The ordinance carries a $25 fine with possible vehicle towing on the fourth occurrence.</span></p></div> | | |
| Who do I call to report a violation? | <div class="ExternalClassE0034DB58DE8459FBF51B6678E09C3ED"><p><span style="color:#2a2a2a;font-family:'open sans', sans-serif;font-size:13.3333px;line-height:21.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;">Violations may be reported by calling 311. Do not report violations to 911.</span></p></div> | | |
| What is the expected response time once a violation is reported? | <div class="ExternalClassD5D1ECC9D15D46F895180735DB22EF8D"><p><span style="color:#2a2a2a;font-family:'open sans', sans-serif;font-size:13.3333px;line-height:21.3333px;background-color:#ffffff;">The response time is up to three business days.</span></p></div> | | |