RV & Boat Parking: Apex vs Cary

Can I park my RV or boat trailer in my Apex driveway?

Yes, but only in the driveway portion of any front or street side setback. UDO Section 8.3.4 (Off-Street Parking and Loading - Location - Setbacks) provides: 'Off-street parking or storage of vehicles, travel trailers, or motor homes shall not be permitted within any front or street side setback area, provided that off-street parking may be permitted within that portion of any setback used for driveway access to required off-street parking areas. Storage of mobile homes is not permitted.' That language confines a recreational vehicle, travel trailer, or motor home on a residential lot to the driveway, rear yard, or side yard outside the required street-side setback. HOA covenants in most Apex subdivisions impose additional, often stricter restrictions on visible RV and boat storage and are enforced privately by the HOA. On the public street, NCGS 20-162 prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or fire station entrance, in front of a private driveway, or within 25 feet of a curb-line intersection.

Can I leave my RV parked on an Apex street overnight?

Short stays are not citywide-banned, but every RV on the public street is subject to NCGS 20-162 distance restrictions (15 feet from a fire hydrant or fire station entrance, no parking in front of a private driveway, 25 feet from a curb-line intersection) and to any posted no-parking signs established by Town ordinance through the Apex Traffic Engineering process. Apex does not have personnel dedicated exclusively to parking enforcement; patrol officers handle parking citations among their other duties. If an RV is left unattended for an extended period, the Apex Police Department may process it as an abandoned vehicle under Chapter 20, Article III using Form F1313 - Abandoned, Junked and Disabled Vehicle Violation Checklist. NCGS 20-137.7 defines an abandoned vehicle as one that has remained illegally on private or public property for more than 10 days without consent. To report an issue call Apex Police at (919) 362-8661.

Can I park my RV in my driveway in Cary, NC?

Check your HOA rules first, as many restrict RV parking. The town's LDO generally prefers RVs in rear or side yards rather than visible from the street.

Can I store my boat on the street in Cary?

Street storage of boats and trailers is restricted. Store them on your property in a rear or side yard, preferably screened from public view.