Winston-Salem permits RV and boat storage on residential lots when screened from public view and parked on hard surface. Vehicles cannot be occupied as dwellings. HOAs in suburban areas commonly prohibit visible RV storage regardless of city rules.
Winston-Salem UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) addresses recreational vehicle and boat storage on residential property. RVs, boats, trailers, and campers may be stored on residential lots but must be located in side or rear yards when practical and parked on an approved hard surface such as concrete, asphalt, or gravel. Front yard storage is generally discouraged and may require screening with fencing or landscaping. RVs cannot be used as permanent or temporary living quarters while parked on residential property, though short-term occupancy by guests (typically under 14 days) is often tolerated. On public streets, RVs and boats are subject to the 72-hour parking limit. HOAs throughout Winston-Salem suburbs including neighborhoods in Clemmons and Lewisville frequently impose stricter rules banning any visible RV or boat storage.
Zoning violations: notice to remove within 10 days, civil penalty 50 dollars per day. HOA violations subject to private enforcement.
Winston-Salem, NC
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