Parking Rules in Onslow County, NC (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Onslow County, North Carolina.
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RV & Boat Parking
In unincorporated Onslow County, keeping an RV, boat, trailer or similar item in a yard counts as outdoor storage: Section 10.4 bans it within 50 feet of a street right-of-way or property line unless the storage area is concealed by an opaque fence.
Onslow County RV, Boat and Vehicle Storage Rule
Some RestrictionsOnslow County Code of Ordinances § 10.4
A. The outdoor storage of construction materials, debris, inoperable equipment, vehicles, boats or similar items shall be prohibited within 50 feet of a street right-of-way or property line, unless such outdoor storage area is concealed by an opaque fence.
Commercial & Oversized Vehicles
Onslow County limits home occupations to one business vehicle with two axles and one trailer, and bars parking that vehicle in the right-of-way, access easement, or front or side lawn, under the Home Occupations standards in Section 9.8(E).
Onslow County Home Business Vehicle Parking
Some RestrictionsOnslow County Code of Ordinances § 9.8(E)(3)(d)
The home occupation may have no more than two non-resident employees at the residence at any given time. One motor vehicle, with two axles, and one trailer shall be allowed in relation to the home occupation. Business related vehicles cannot be parked in the right-of-way, access easement, or front or side lawn.
Abandoned Vehicles
A vehicle is abandoned under county code if it sits on private property without the owner's consent for more than two hours, on county property more than 24 hours, or on public grounds more than seven days. Section 14-82 makes abandonment itself unlawful, and the county may tow after a seven-day notice period.
Onslow County Abandoned Vehicle Removal Rules
Significant RestrictionsOnslow County Code of Ordinances § 14-72
Abandoned motor vehicle: A motor vehicle that:(1)Is left on public grounds or county-owned property in violation of a law or ordinance prohibiting parking; or(2)Is left for longer than seven days on public grounds; or(3)Is left on property owned or operated by the county for longer than 24 hours; or(4)Is left on private property without the consent of the owner, occupant or lessee thereof, for ...
Loading Zones
In unincorporated Onslow County, every off-street loading space must measure at least 12 feet wide and 25 feet long with 14 feet of vertical clearance. High-volume users like warehouses and hospitals size their loading berths off Table 10-4; lower-volume uses like offices and restaurants follow Table 10-5.
Onslow County Off-Street Loading Space Rules
Some RestrictionsOnslow County Code of Ordinances § 10.9(F)
F.LOADING AREAS1.Each off-street loading space shall have minimum dimensions of 12 feet in width and 25 feet in length.2.All off-street loading spaces shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 14 feet.3.Access aisles or apron spaces shall be of sufficient width to allow for proper backing and/or turning movements.4.Off-street loading shall be provided and maintained as specified below:a.Uses w...
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