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Greenville County, SC Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Heaviest allowed
One FHWA Class 5 vehicle
Prohibited
Classes above 5 residential
Trailer limit
One camping/travel trailer
Citations
Zoning Ordinance 9:5.1, 9:5.2
Enforcement
Code Enforcement, 864.467.7090

Summary

The county Zoning Ordinance limits oversized commercial rigs on residential lots to FHWA Classes 1, 2, 3, and 5 (heavy Class 5 capped at one), and allows only one travel or camping trailer per residential lot.

City-specific rules exist: Simpsonville has its own commercial & oversized vehicles rules that differ from Greenville County's county-level regulations. If you live in Simpsonville, check the city-specific page instead.

No more than three commercial vehicles are permitted per residentially zoned parcel and a maximum of one of the three permitted vehicles may be Class 5. Commercial vehicles used for hauling explosives, gasoline, or liquefied petroleum products are prohibited.

Full Breakdown

There is no single 'oversized vehicle' ordinance, but the county Zoning Ordinance's vehicle-storage rules effectively cap large vehicles on residentially zoned parcels. Sec. 9:5.2 permits only FHWA Class 1, 2, 3, and 5 commercial vehicles, no more than three total and at most one Class 5 (the heaviest allowed), and bans explosives/fuel/LP haulers. Sec. 9:5.1 limits residential lots to one travel or camping trailer that may not be occupied. Larger vehicles and equipment above Class 5 are not permitted to be stored on residential parcels. Inoperable oversized vehicles trigger nuisance and junkyard-screening requirements. Cities apply their own size and weight parking limits.

Violations & Fines

Storing a prohibited class, exceeding the three-vehicle cap, or keeping an extra trailer is a zoning violation handled by Code Enforcement (864.467.7090).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park a semi or large truck at my home?
Residential parcels allow only FHWA Class 1-3 and one Class 5 vehicle; heavier classes are not permitted to be stored on residentially zoned lots.
Is there a size limit on trailers at home?
The county limits residential lots to one travel or camping trailer under Sec. 9:5.1, and it cannot be occupied while parked.

Sources & Official References

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