Discovering Leland, NC: Understanding Zoning for RV Storage

The bottom line: You are not allowed to store your RV or commercial vehicle in most neighborhoods in Leland. Some allow you to store it behind your house if no portion of your vehicle can be seen from the street. Please consult with your local Home Owner’s Association and Leland’s zoning authority for specifics. 

If you’re an RV owner in the beautiful town of Leland, North Carolina, you’re likely looking for the best ways to store your beloved recreational vehicle when it’s not in use. Finding suitable RV storage options is essential to ensure your RV stays safe and protected from the elements. However, before you start scouting for storage facilities, it’s essential to understand the zoning regulations in Leland that pertain to RV storage.

Zoning Regulations for RV Storage in General:

Zoning regulations are local laws that determine how land can be used within a specific area. These regulations are crucial to maintaining the aesthetics and functionality of a community. When it comes to RV storage, there are specific zoning requirements you need to be aware of:

1. 1. Residential Zones:
      In most residential zones in Leland, storing your RV on your property for an extended period may not be permitted. Zoning regulations typically restrict the long-term parking of recreational vehicles in residential areas. Some homeowners’ associations (HOAs) may have further restrictions, so it’s essential to check your specific neighborhood’s rules.

1. 1. Commercial Zones:
      If you’re looking for a dedicated RV storage facility, commercial zones are more likely to permit such establishments. Leland may have designated areas where commercial storage facilities, including RV storage, are allowed to operate. These facilities must adhere to zoning regulations and obtain the necessary permits.

1. 1. Self-Storage Facilities:
      Some self-storage facilities in Leland offer RV storage as part of their services. These facilities are typically situated in commercial zones and comply with the necessary zoning requirements. Be sure to inquire about the availability of RV storage and any specific rules associated with it.

1. 1. Conditional Use Permits:
      In some cases, you may be able to store your RV on your property with a conditional use permit. This permit allows you to use your property in a manner that may not typically be allowed under the existing zoning regulations. However, obtaining a conditional use permit can be a complex process, and it’s subject to approval by the local authorities.

Before making any decisions about RV storage in Brunswick County, and more specifically in Leland NC, it’s essential to consult with the local planning department or zoning board. They can provide you with accurate and up-to-date information about the zoning regulations that apply to your specific situation.

exerpt from the CODE OF ORDINANCES TOWN OF LELAND, NORTH CAROLINA

Sec. 66-311. Class A, B and C mobile and manufactured home parks.

1. All class A, B and C manufactured homes must be skirted so that no area beneath the home is visible from any
   direction (see the definitions of the terms “manufactured home, Class A,” “manufactured home, Class B,” and “manufactured
   home, Class C” in section 66-4).
2. All mobile and manufactured homes must have a skirt as described in the definitions of the terms “manufactured
   home, Class A,” “manufactured home, Class B,” and “manufactured home, Class C” in section 66-4. The skirt must be placed around the bottom of the mobile or manufactured home within 90 days of receiving the occupancy permit.
3. Manufactured homes may be occupied as a temporary office of a supervisor on the premises of a construction job in any zoning district and may be used as a temporary residence or office of a guard or a night watchman during construction on any property, as long as the use is limited to such purposes and it conforms to county sanitation requirements, and the manufactured home is removed within 30 days after it ceases to be so used.
4. All units must meet the blocking and tiedown requirements of the state building code.

(b) Age limitation.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, no manufactured home that is more than 15 years old shall be brought into the town and placed on a lot after the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived. (Code
2003, § 30-311; Ord. No. 02-21, § 1(19.131), 6-20-2002; altered in 2018 recodification)

State law reference—Zoning regulations for manufactured homes, G.S. 160A-383.1.

Sec. 66-312. Off-street parking and/or storage of certain vehicles.

(a) Mobile homes.

1. The off-street parking or storage of any mobile home shall be prohibited in any district, except an area established
   for sales, servicing, maintenance, and/or manufacturing of mobile or manufactured homes.
2. No mobile home, trailer, house trailer, or camper, as defined in section 66-4, shall be parked within the corporate
   limits of the town or its extraterritorial jurisdiction and used for any purpose unless otherwise specified in the
   permitted uses in this chapter and complies with all requirements and guidelines within such zoning district.

(b) Commercial trailers.

A commercial trailer or semitrailer over 16 feet maximum in length shall not be parked or stored in any residential or O&I district, except in an enclosed building. Such regulation shall not be interpreted to prohibit the loading and unloading of commercial trailers in any such district.

(c) Commercial vehicles.

One commercial vehicle with a manufacturer’s rating of not more than one 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight may be parked on any lot containing a principal building, provided that such vehicle is parked off the street and is used by a resident of the premises. In all other cases, the parking of a commercial self-propelled vehicle in any residential district is prohibited. Such regulation shall not be interpreted to prohibit commercial vehicles from loading or unloading in any residential district.

(d) Recreational vehicles.

Parking or storage of major recreational equipment may be permitted in accordance with the following conditions:

1. Such equipment shall be parked or stored behind the portion of the principal building closest to the street unless
   it is stored in a garage, carport, or accessory building; provided, however, that parking shall be permitted any place
   on the premises or on adjacent streets if otherwise lawful, not to exceed 24 hours during loading and unloading.
2. No such equipment may be parked or stored in any side yard not adjacent to a street if such equipment exceeds six
   feet in height above the ground; provided, however, that masts, antennas, vent stacks, windshields, or other minor accessories may exceed such height limit.
3. Equipment exceeding the limitations set forth in subsection (d)(2) of this section may be parked or stored outdoors only in the rear yard. Any equipment so stored shall be subject to the requirements set forth in section 66-229 for accessory buildings.
4. No such equipment parked or stored on a residential lot shall be in such location for living, sleeping, housekeeping, or business purposes. (Code 2003, § 30-312; Ord. No. 02-21, § 1(19.132), 6-20-2002)

 
For the the full ordinance click here: 
https://townofleland.civicweb.net/document/25629/