The Wake County UDO does not set a separate per-guest STR parking standard — homestays and tourist homes use the residential parking baseline in UDO Article 8 (off-street parking and loading) at one space per bedroom for the principal dwelling, with no on-street count requirement in unincorporated areas. Inside Raleigh, STRs must meet the underlying single-family parking standard and may not use the STR as a justification for additional curb cuts.
Wake County's UDO Article 8 applies single-family-residential parking ratios to homestays since the use is accessory to the primary residence; tourist-home uses in higher-density districts pick up the parking standard for the host commercial-lodging category. Guest vehicles must park on the property's existing driveway/parking pad — RVs and trailers used as accommodations are not allowed as STRs under residential zoning categories. Wake County does not regulate on-street parking on state-maintained roads (NCDOT jurisdiction) but blocking a fire lane, hydrant or mailbox is a separate violation. Inside Raleigh, the 2021 STR ordinance keeps the underlying residential parking ratio and Raleigh enforces front-yard parking restrictions on dirt or grass.
Improper parking on grass, blocking sidewalks or rights-of-way is enforced by the Wake County Sheriff's Office under NCGS §20-162.1 (parking on private property without consent) and §20-162 (parking obstructing traffic). Inside Raleigh, City Code Ch. 11 parking violations apply.
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