FAQs

How tall can grass be in town limits? The maximum height of grass in town limits is 18 inches.

Is street parking allowed? Yes, street parking is allowed in residential zoned areas as long as your vehicle has current registration. However, some subdivisions have HOA covenants that prohibit street parking.

Are residents allowed to burn yard waste on their property? No. Residents are not allowed to burn yard waste in town limits as yard waste removal is provided bi-weekly. More information on yard waste removal can be found here.

Do I need a permit for a porch/deck, fence or shed on my property? Yes. The Town requires permit approval for these structures.

Why am I receiving a Notice of Violation letter? A violation was confirmed through complaints submitted to the Town or through observations made by the Code Enforcement Officer during community patrols and inspections.

Does Code Enforcement responsibilities include the enforcement of neighborhood codes, covenants and restrictions (CCR’s) for Homeowner Associations? No, the Town only has authority to enforce adopted town ordinances.

Is a permit required to remove trees from my property? 

• Yes, a tree permit is required unless one of the following applies:

  • Routine maintenance of existing vegetation outside the public rights-of-way, such as pruning, watering, and fertilizing.

  • The removal of dead trees and shrubs, or trees and shrubs that have been diagnosed and determined to be diseased beyond treatment. The burden of proof is on the remover.

  • Removal of soil or vegetation from undeveloped land to allow for noncommercial open space no greater than one-quarter acre, provided this activity does not take place within the CRZ of any rare or specimen tree.

  • Land disturbing activity normally associated with the occupancy of an existing single-family or two-family dwelling.

  • Any new construction or expansion of a single-family or two-family dwelling requiring a building permit and involving land disturbance less than 10,000 square feet, unless the cumulative land disturbance is over 10,000 square feet.

Where can I find the Town Ordinances? You can view the Town's ordinances by following the links below.

Stallings Development Ordinance 

Code of Ordinances