Cary's Land Development Ordinance restricts parking of RVs, boats, and trailers in residential areas. These vehicles typically must be stored in rear or side yards and screened from public view.
Cary's Land Development Ordinance (LDO) regulates storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers in residential zones. RVs, boats, and utility trailers should be parked in rear or side yards on paved or approved surfaces. Storage in front yards or on the street is restricted. HOAs in Cary frequently have stricter rules about RV and boat parking, including requirements for enclosed storage. Temporary street parking for loading and unloading is typically allowed for a limited period. Inoperable vehicles or unlicensed trailers are subject to code enforcement.
Non-compliant RV/boat storage may result in code enforcement notices and fines. HOAs may impose separate penalties.
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Cary regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. N.C.G.S. §14-288.4 applies to unreasonable disturbances.
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Cary Code of Ordinances Chapter 22, Division 2 prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing noises that annoy, disturb, or endanger citizens. The ordinance restri...
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Cary regulates construction noise through its general noise ordinance (Chapter 22). Construction activity near residential areas should be confined to reason...
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Cary's noise ordinance covers barking dogs under the general prohibition on disturbing noises. Persistently barking dogs that disturb neighbors may result in...
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North Carolina does not have a statutory requirement for neighbors to share fence costs. Cary follows common law principles — the builder pays unless both pa...
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Most residential fences in Cary do not require a building permit. Permits are required only for fences on collector streets or thoroughfares, or fences that ...
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