City Ordinances
Arsk, Mateys! Read and Obey the Pirate Code:
- Ye must be 21 to posess or consume grog (or ale or wine or any other intoxicating drink).
- Beware the location where ye leave yer vessel. Ye must have a permit to drop anchor on some streets. Dock it not on the left side of the road. Better to dock in a parking lot or a driveway (not the grass or dirt).
- When jogging or walking the plank, make sure yer dog be on a leash. Greenville’s leash law also requires they don’t run free from yer house or yard.
- Critters must bear the markings of an annual license tag and have had shots to prevent disease.
- Don’t lose yer gold. Tossing litter or household trash overboard on any street, sidewalk, or other property results in the coiifiscation of yer treasure - $50 at a time.
- Real pirates only live for the thunder and screams of an attack or cheering on other pirates. Make too much noise and it may cost ye $50 on up to $500.
- Keep yer yard ship-shape. Grass taller than 12 inches could result in fines or 30 lashes.
- Leave the firearms to the constables. It be against the law and the pirate code to fire a cannon or any other firearm in the City.
How ECU Students can be GOOD NEIGHBORS:
- Know your neighbors - watch out for them and they'll watch out for you
- Don't forget some of your neighbors may have to get up early for work (be courteous)
- Please don't park on the sidewalk or block driveways
- Noisy neighbors make lousy neighbors
- Indoor Furniture = Indoor Furniture, please keep the couches inside
- Be courteous - put your dog on a leash and clean up after it
- Remember that it is illegal to shoot ANY firearm in the city
- Don't steal street signs for your room
- Help your landlord keep your place pooling good
- Please Pick up ALL cans, cups, and bottles after your party.
Common City Code Violations
Neighborhood Code Violations
The following items are Zero Tolerance Policies regarding city ordinances - means that the Greenville Police Department and Code Enforcement Officers will frequently patrol and strictly enforce City Ordinances.* (No Warnings!!!)
- Greenville has a "leash law" that prohibits owners from letting their dogs run free at any time. Owners are required to keep dogs under control when walking, to have pets inoculated and to have licence tags (renewed annually).
- It is illegal to park on unimproved surfaces, on the sidewalk, or on the wrong side of the street (driver's door facing curb). Ticketing or illegally parked cars are towed at the owner's expense.
- It is illegal to throw or deposit upon any street or sidewalk, or upon any private property, any type of litter of household trash. This can result in a minimum $50 fine.
- Greenville has a noise ordinance that applies to all parts of the city. Anyone who want to exceed the allowed decibel level must apply for a permit to exceed.
- It is unlawful to discharge a firearm within city limits.
- Grass and weeds over 12 inches are a violation of city codes.
*Summary of City ordinances
The codes and ordinances of the City are available for review at the City Clerk's Office in City Hall, Sheppard Memorial Library, or ECU's Joyner Library. Call (252) 329-4422.
