Yadkin County

Living in an RV on your landRestricted

RVs may not be used as a permanent dwelling on any lot; they are allowed only in permitted RV parks, recreation clubs or campgrounds. The temporary-dwelling-during-construction provision (Sec. 111-338) covers manufactured homes, not RVs.

“Recreational vehicles are prohibited to be used as a permanent dwelling on any lot, lot of record, or zoning lot.”

§ 111-158, read 2026-11-13

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Tiny house on wheelsRestricted

The ordinance does not define tiny houses. A tiny house on wheels fits its RV definition (towed, designed as temporary accommodation), so it falls under the RV ban on permanent dwelling use.

“Recreational vehicle means a vehicular type accommodation, other than a manufactured home, designed as temporary accommodations for travel, vacation, or recreation purposes”

§ 111-615 (definitions), § 111-158, read 2026-11-13

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Small house on a foundationAllowed

Site-built and modular single-family dwellings are permitted by right in RA (rural agriculture) and the RR, RL and RG residential districts. No minimum dwelling floor area was found in the zoning ordinance.

“Dwelling, single-family (site-built), means a detached building constructed completely on-site.”

§ 111-615; Table of Uses (Art. XII), read 2026-11-13

State law: farm buildings outside town limits skip the building code (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-138(b4)).

State law: homes on 10+ acres in farm districts (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-903(b)).

State law: building permits (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-1110).

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ChickensUnclear

Chickens and poultry are not named in the use table or the non-farm livestock rules. The livestock definition (animals reared to produce food) may cover them, which would make them a special use in RA and CP, but the ordinance does not say so.

“Livestock means domesticated animals intentionally reared in an agricultural setting to produce food, fiber or other materials, or for their labor.”

§ 111-615 (definitions), read 2026-11-13

State law: real farms are exempt from county zoning (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-903(a), (a1)).

State law: right to farm (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-701(a)).

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Goats and livestockWith conditions

Non-farm livestock (horses, swine, goats) on a residential lot needs a special use permit in RA and CP only. Waste must stay on the property, 80% of the vegetation where animals are kept must remain, and a 4-foot security fence is required.

“Livestock, non-farm, means possession of livestock on a residential lot for non-agricultural purposes, rather, for recreation and/or pleasure (e.g., horses, swine, goats, etc.).”

Table of Uses; special use standards (27) Livestock (non-farm), read 2026-11-13

State law: real farms are exempt from county zoning (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-903(a), (a1)).

State law: right to farm (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-701(a)).

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BeesNot addressed

Searched the full ordinance for bees, hives, apiary and beekeeping; the only mention of bees is native-bee habitat in a landscaping section. Beekeeping is not listed as a use.

full text searched, read 2026-11-13

State law: real farms are exempt from county zoning (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-903(a), (a1)).

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Composting toiletNot addressed

Searched the full zoning ordinance for compost, toilet, privy and outhouse; no match.

full text searched, read 2026-11-13

State law: composting toilets are allowed, but you still need a septic permit (15A NCAC 18E .1001 (eff. Oct. 1, 2021)).

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