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Mount Pleasant, SC Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)

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

Key Facts

Classification
Major residential accessory use, § 156.423(B)(3)
Permit
Zoning permit required for major accessory uses
Location rule
Must be on same lot as principal dwelling
Covers
Watercraft, tow-behind trailers, campers
Additional standards
Accessory-structure setback table applies

Summary

Mount Pleasant classifies parking or overnight storage of watercraft, tow-behind trailers, and campers on a residential lot as a 'major accessory use' under Section 156.423(B)(3), the same category as detached garages and swimming pools. That classification triggers the Town's accessory-structure zoning permit and setback requirements before an RV, trailer, or boat can be stored on-site overnight.

(3) Examples of major residential accessory uses and structures include tennis courts; swimming pools; patios; barns and stables; parking or overnight storage of recreational vehicles including but not limited to watercraft, tow-behind trailers, and campers; satellite dishes; and antennas (ham radio, CB, TV).

Full Breakdown

423 divides accessory uses and structures into major and minor categories, and division (B)(3) lists 'parking or overnight storage of recreational vehicles including but not limited to watercraft, tow-behind trailers, and campers' among the examples of major residential accessory uses, alongside tennis courts, swimming pools, patios, and stables. That classification matters because the Town's accessory use table treats major accessory uses and structures differently from minor ones such as driveways or mailboxes: a major accessory use needs a zoning permit from the Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods Department in every zoning district, while many minor accessory uses do not. 1 of the Zoning Code. 422(C), meaning a resident cannot store a boat or camper on a vacant lot without an associated principal dwelling.

Violations & Fines

Storing an RV, boat, or camper as a major accessory use without the required zoning permit, or in violation of the applicable accessory-structure setbacks, violates the Zoning Code and is enforceable under the Town's general municipal penalty at Section 10.99: a fine of up to $500, up to 30 days imprisonment, or both, with each day the violation continues counted separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park my boat or camper in my driveway in Mount Pleasant?
Overnight storage of watercraft, tow-behind trailers, and campers is listed as a major residential accessory use under Section 156.423(B)(3), which means it needs a Town zoning permit and must meet the accessory-structure setback standards, rather than being an unrestricted use of the driveway.
Does an RV parked at my house count as an accessory structure?
Yes. The Zoning Code specifically names 'parking or overnight storage of recreational vehicles' as an example of a major residential accessory use in Section 156.423(B)(3), putting it in the same permit category as detached garages, storage sheds, and swimming pools rather than treating it as an incidental yard activity.
Can I store a boat on a vacant lot I own separately?
No. Accessory uses and structures, including RV and boat storage, must be established on the same lot as an associated principal structure or use under Sections 156.420 and 156.422(C); an accessory use placed on a vacant lot is treated as the lot's principal use instead.

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