Accessory Structures in Buncombe County, NC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Buncombe County, North Carolina.
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Shed & Carport Rules
A carport is an accessory structure. In unincorporated Buncombe County, a carport of 320 sq ft or less and 15 ft or less in height must be at least seven feet from side and rear property lines under Sec. 78-663. Larger carports need a ten-foot rear setback and up to
Carport setbacks in unincorporated Buncombe County
Some RestrictionsBuncombe County Code Sec. 78-663
Accessory uses or structures with a building footprint of greater than 320 square feet or a height of more than 15 feet shall meet the following standards: ... Side yard setback, no public sewer: ten feet; ... and Rear yard setback: ten feet.
Tiny Homes
Buncombe County classifies a tiny home on wheels as a travel trailer. It may be used as a temporary dwelling for no more than 180 days per calendar year, only in districts that permit travel trailers (R-3, PS, CR, OU), and may never be permanently affixed to the ground as
Tiny homes on wheels in unincorporated Buncombe County
Some RestrictionsBuncombe County Code Sec. 78-664
Travel trailers and/or recreational vehicles may be used as a temporary single-family dwelling for no more than 180 days out of the calendar year only in those districts that permit travel trailers or travel trailer parks. In no case shall a travel trailer or recreational vehicle be permanently set up or affixed to the ground or site.
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