Franklin County, NC Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

Franklin County's Unified Development Code addresses residential RV and boat parking in the Standards for All Residential Uses, UDC section 5.3.4.A.1.c. Outdoor storage of up to two recreational vehicles or boats per lot is permitted as an accessory use to a residential use in any residential zoning district (AR, R-80, R-30, R-8) in unincorporated Franklin County, without a separate permit. A third RV or boat, or any additional unit beyond the two allowed, is not banned outright but must be relocated to the rear yard of the lot and screened from view of adjacent properties, distinguishing it from the flat prohibition the same subsection places on storing three or more inoperable vehicles.

The Administrator investigates complaints of noncompliant outdoor storage under UDC section 3.3.1 and issues a written notice describing the corrective action needed, with a final correction order under section 3.3.3 that can be appealed to the Board of Adjustment within the time limit set by Article 4, per section 3.3.4 and G.S. section 160D-405. If the RV or boat is not screened or relocated after the correction period, the Administrator may impose a civil penalty of up to $500.00 under section 3.4.2.C, with each day of continued noncompliance a separate violation, or pursue prosecution as a Class 3 misdemeanor carrying a maximum $500.00 fine under section 3.4.2.D and G.S. section 14-4.