Accessory Structures in Wayne County, NC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Wayne County, North Carolina.
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Shed & Carport Rules
In unincorporated Wayne County subdivisions, Sec. 70-103(c)(6) keeps accessory buildings like sheds at least 5 feet from side or rear lot lines, bars them from side or rear yards only, and caps their footprint at 30 percent of the required rear yard.
Accessory Structure Rules, Wayne County NC
Some RestrictionsWayne County Code § 70-103(c)(6)
(6)No accessory structure shall be located less than five feet for the side or rear lot line. No accessory structure on a corner lot shall extend beyond the side building line of the principle building. All accessory structures shall be located in side or rear yards. Structures located within five feet of the principal building shall be considered part of the principal building for setback calc...
Tiny Homes
Unincorporated Wayne County's flood ordinance draws a bright line for tiny homes: County Code § 38-5 excludes "tiny homes/houses" and park models from the recreational-vehicle definition and requires them to meet the standards of, and be permitted as, residential structures rather than campers.
Wayne County Tiny Homes Are Not RVs
Some RestrictionsWayne County Code § 38-5
Recreational vehicle (RV) means a vehicle, which is: (1)Built on a single chassis;(2)Four hundred square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection;(3)Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck;(4)Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling, but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use, and(5)...
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