Wilmington Zoning

RB Zone in Wilmington, NC

RB zoning district rules in Wilmington, NC. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Residential DistrictSingle-Family Residential

The RB zone in Wilmington, NC is a residential district (Single-Family Residential). Permits one dwelling unit per lot. Typically the most restrictive residential zone. Designed to preserve the character of established single-family neighborhoods.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Single-family homes

Permits one dwelling unit per lot. Typically the most restrictive residential zone. Designed to preserve the character of established single-family neighborhoods.

Parking Requirements

Single-family: 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Off-street parking required. Wilmington UDO. Multi-family: 1.5 spaces per unit. Reduced requirements within 1/4 mile of Wave Transit routes. Wilmington UDO.

Source: Wilmington Unified Development Ordinance; NC HB 488 (Session Law 2023-87). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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