Storing an RV or boat at home is generally allowed across Kanawha County, though Charleston and other cities apply zoning and property-maintenance rules, and steep, narrow lots limit where a big rig fits.
West Virginia has no statute restricting home storage of a recreational vehicle or boat, and much of unincorporated Kanawha County is unzoned, so keeping a camper or bass boat on your own property is routine, especially with the Kanawha and Elk Rivers close by. Where the county has adopted planning and zoning for parts of the unincorporated area, and inside cities like Charleston, St. Albans, and Nitro, municipal zoning and property-maintenance codes can regulate front-yard storage, screening, and using an RV as a dwelling. HOA and subdivision covenants add a private layer. Living in a parked RV is generally prohibited in residential areas.
A city or zoned district can issue a code-violation notice and order a prohibited RV or boat removed. HOAs enforce covenants through fines or liens on the property.
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