Richland County, SC Parking Rules: RV & Boat Parking (2026)
Key Facts
- Max RVs per lot
- One travel/camping vehicle per family
- Yard restriction
- Not in front or required side yard
- Living in it
- Prohibited outside licensed RV park
- Applies to
- Unincorporated residential zones
- Max fine
- $500 or imprisonment
Summary
In unincorporated Richland County, only one travel or camping vehicle per family may be parked on a residentially zoned lot, and it may not sit in the required front or side yard or in front of the main house. It cannot be lived in unless in a licensed RV park.
Not more than one travel or camping vehicle per family living on the premises shall be permitted to be parked on a lot in any residential zone. The vehicle shall not be parked in the required front or side yard nor shall any such vehicle be parked or stored in front of the principal structure on a residentially zoned lot.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-24: This supplement is current through Ordinance No. 033-25HR).
Full Breakdown
Richland County Code Sec. 17-10 limits recreational vehicles on residentially zoned lots in the unincorporated county. No more than one travel or camping vehicle per family is allowed, it must be kept out of the required front and side yards and out of the area in front of the principal structure, and it may not be occupied while parked or stored except in an authorized recreational vehicle park. Boats and boat trailers are treated similarly to camping vehicles. Inside Columbia, Forest Acres, Blythewood and other municipalities the city's own zoning rules govern instead.
Violations & Fines
Violation is a misdemeanor; on conviction, a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment. Each day a violation continues after due notice is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I park my RV in my driveway in unincorporated Richland County?
Can guests sleep in an RV parked at my home?
Sources & Official References
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