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Buncombe County, NC Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

County curb-color rules
None
Who controls road markings
NCDOT (state roads)
Painting a public curb
Not allowed by residents
Corner-lot sight distance
No obstructions (Sec. 78-661)
In a city?
City curb-marking rules apply

Summary

Buncombe County does not paint or regulate curb-color parking markings, because its roads are state-maintained by NCDOT, which controls all pavement markings and traffic-control devices. Residents may not paint curbs or add their own no-parking markings on a public right-of-way. Asheville and other towns set their own curb rules.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Buncombe County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

On corner lots, no planting, structure, sign, fence, wall or other obstruction shall be erected so as to interfere with the sight distance.

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Full Breakdown

Curb-color coding (red, yellow, blue) is a municipal traffic-engineering tool, and Buncombe County does not use or enforce it because it has no municipal street system; roads outside the towns belong to the state highway network maintained by NCDOT. Only NCDOT (or a city, within its limits) may install official pavement markings, signs, and curb markings under NC Chapter 20; a property owner may not paint a public curb or fabricate a no-parking zone on a state right-of-way. On private commercial lots, fire-lane and accessible-space striping follow the fire code and accessibility standards, not a county curb-paint ordinance. Sec. 78-661 governs sight-distance obstructions at corner-lot access points. City residents follow the town's curb-marking rules.

Violations & Fines

Painting or altering markings on a public street or right-of-way is enforced under NC Chapter 20. Obstructing sight distance at a corner-lot access point violates Sec. 78-661 and is enforced by Buncombe County Planning & Development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I paint the curb in front of my house in unincorporated Buncombe County?
No. The road and right-of-way are state-maintained by NCDOT, and only NCDOT (or a city within its limits) may install or change curb markings and no-parking zones under NC Chapter 20.
Does the county regulate corner-lot visibility?
Yes. Sec. 78-661 bars any planting, structure, sign, fence, wall, or obstruction on a corner lot that interferes with sight distance at an intersection, enforced by Planning & Development.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Buncombe County

Overnight ParkingSome RestrictionsStreet Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Quiet HoursSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsFire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome RestrictionsRV & Boat ParkingSome RestrictionsAbandoned VehiclesSome RestrictionsLoading ZonesSome RestrictionsDriveway RulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Mandatory Spay/NeuterSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Wildlife FeedingSome Restrictions

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