North Carolina County and Code Starting Points

Scotland County Manufactured Home Starting Points

Scotland County's zoning ordinance, adopted April 4, 2022, sorts every manufactured home into three classes. Class A (multi-section) and Class B (single-section) are permitted on an individual lot in one district only: RA, Residential Agricultural. R-1, R-2 and the commercial and industrial districts do not list them, except inside a mapped manufactured home overlay. A Class A home needs at least 1,200 square feet, a 3.2-in-12 shingled roof and a continuous masonry foundation or curtain wall. A Class B home needs to be at least 52 feet long and 14 feet wide, with 728 square feet and non-combustible skirting. Any home that meets neither - Class C - is prohibited, and one already in the county cannot be reconnected at a new site once it is unhooked. In RA, a lot with no public water or sewer needs 20,000 square feet.

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Common Questions

Mobile homes in Scotland County, answered from the county's own sources.

Can I put a mobile home on my land in Scotland County?

Is there anything in Scotland County that could stop a mobile home on this land?

One district allows a manufactured home on its own lot. The table of uses in Article 8 marks 'Manufactured Home, Class A, on Individual Lots' and 'Manufactured Home, Class B' as P - permitted - under RA, and under no other district. A home that meets neither class is prohibited. Article 2 calls any home that is not Class A or Class B 'Class C', 'commonly referred to as a house trailer or a mobile home'. The table of uses marks Class C 'PROHIBITED' on an individual lot or in a park. A double-wide needs a masonry foundation and 1,200 square feet. Class A is the multi-section class. Article 2 lists what the home must have; the county adopted these criteria on February 3, 1994. A single-wide needs 52 by 14 feet and non-combustible skirting. Class B is the single-section class. Source: Scotland County Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 6 (county-hosted PDF), reviewed 2026-09-26.

Do I need a septic or well permit in Scotland County?

20,000 square feet in RA without public water or sewer. The RA dimensional table in Article 8 sets the lot by the utilities it has. Source: Scotland County Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 6 (county-hosted PDF), reviewed 2026-09-26.

Manufactured Home Placement Questions

Start with what the sources actually support.

Do I need a permit for a mobile home in Scotland County?

Class A and Class B manufactured homes are permitted on an individual lot in RA only

R-1, R-2, C-1, HC, I-1, I-2 and OS do not list a manufactured home on its own lot

A mapped overlay can add them: MHA allows Class A, MHB allows Class A and B

In RA, a Class A overlay shuts out Class B homes

Class A: multi-section, 1,200 square feet, 3.2-in-12 shingled roof, 12-inch eaves, lap siding

Class A: continuous masonry foundation or curtain wall, a 4-by-6-foot front porch, meter on the home

Class B: at least 52 feet by 14 feet, 728 square feet, 3-in-12 roof, lap siding

Class B: continuous non-combustible skirting on treated framing; hitch, wheels and axles removed

Class C - any home that meets neither class - is prohibited, on a lot or in a park

RA lot with no public water or sewer: 20,000 square feet, 80 feet wide

RA setbacks: front 40 feet, side 10, corner side 20, rear 20% of lot depth up to 30

A temporary manufactured home: a use with conditions, 12 months at a time

An accessory building cannot be a manufactured home

The ordinance covers the county outside any town's planning jurisdiction

Scotland County Local Process Guide

Official-source-backed starting points and questions to verify.

These sections organize the public source links already reviewed for this page. Where a source does not answer a project-specific question, the item is framed as something to ask the county, AHJ, utility company, licensed professional, dealer, setup contractor, or responsible provider.

Adverse finding

One district allows a manufactured home on its own lot.

The table of uses in Article 8 marks 'Manufactured Home, Class A, on Individual Lots' and 'Manufactured Home, Class B' as P - permitted - under RA, and under no other district.

RA is Residential Agricultural: low-density homes and farms, much of it on well and septic.
R-1, R-2, C-1, HC, I-1, I-2 and OS do not list a manufactured home on an individual lot.
Section 8.10 lets the county map overlay areas where the home is allowed in a district that would not otherwise allow it: MHA allows Class A, MHB allows Class A and Class B.
An overlay is a mapped area, 'not an individual lot or scattered lots'. Ask whether your parcel is in one.
Where a Class A overlay covers part of RA, a Class B home is not permitted there.
This page does not say which parcels are in which district.

Adverse finding

A home that meets neither class is prohibited.

Article 2 calls any home that is not Class A or Class B 'Class C', 'commonly referred to as a house trailer or a mobile home'. The table of uses marks Class C 'PROHIBITED' on an individual lot or in a park.

Class C homes 'are only allowed within Scotland County if they are located within Scotland County by the adoption of this ordinance.'
'Once a Class C manufactured home is disconnected from utilities at its current location it cannot be moved and reconnected to a new location within Scotland County.'
Such a home 'cannot be used for dwelling or storage and must be disposed of.'
An older or smaller single-wide bought to move onto land may fall in Class C. Ask the county to classify the home before you buy it.

Adverse finding

A double-wide needs a masonry foundation and 1,200 square feet.

Class A is the multi-section class. Article 2 lists what the home must have; the county adopted these criteria on February 3, 1994.

'A multi-sectional manufactured home is required.'
At least 1,200 square feet of enclosed, heated living area, and a length no more than four times the width.
A roof pitch of at least 3.2 in 12, finished with composition shingles, and eaves and gable overhangs of at least 12 inches.
Siding mostly vinyl or aluminum lap, wood or hardboard.
'A continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall, unpierced except for required ventilation and access.'
Front stairs and a porch of at least 4 by 6 feet, and the electric meter mounted on the home.

Adverse finding

A single-wide needs 52 by 14 feet and non-combustible skirting.

Class B is the single-section class.

At least 52 feet long and 14 feet wide, and at least 728 square feet of enclosed living area.
A roof pitch of at least 3 in 12.
Siding mostly vinyl or aluminum lap, wood or hardboard.
A continuous foundation enclosure; skirting 'of a non-combustible material or material that will not support combustion', with any wood framing in treated lumber.
The moving hitch, wheels, axles and transport lights removed.
Steps and landings built to the NC State Building Code.

Space around the home

20,000 square feet in RA without public water or sewer.

The RA dimensional table in Article 8 sets the lot by the utilities it has.

No public water or sewer: 20,000 square feet, 80 feet wide, 20% lot coverage.
Public water, no public sewer: 15,000 square feet, 80 feet wide, 150 feet deep, 30% coverage.
Public water and sewer: 11,250 square feet, 80 feet wide, 150 feet deep, 40% coverage.
Setbacks: front 40 feet; side 10 feet; corner side 20 feet; rear 20% of the lot's mean depth, no more than 30 feet.

Temporary use

A temporary home is allowed 12 months at a time.

Section 11.57 allows a manufactured home as a temporary use, with conditions, in RA, R-1, R-2, C-1, HC, I-1 and I-2.

Uses: a residence during an emergency, construction or repair; a sales office or model; farmworker housing; or one home to provide security.
The permit runs 12 months and may be renewed for 12 months at a time while the need lasts.
Renewal is applied for 30 days before the permit expires.
The home must have water and sewer approved by the Scotland County Health Department.

What is not written here

Not found is not a yes.

Each item below was looked for in the sources named on this page and was not settled there. A gap is a question for the county, not a permission.

The county's zoning map page calls its map 'a copy of the proposed zoning map'. This page did not confirm which map is adopted.
Which date the Class C rule counts from is not clear from the text.
No permit fees are stated here. The county posts a fee schedule on its Zoning page.
The flood damage prevention and watershed ordinances were not read for this page, so no parcel is described as in or out of a flood hazard area.
No septic or well separation distances are stated here. Those are Health Department questions.
The table of uses sends park rules to 'Article 13'; the park rules in the posted ordinance are Article 12. Parks are not covered on this page.

Local Prerequisites To Verify

Environmental health, utilities, zoning, and access may shape the sequence.

Septic approval or existing-system review

County sources often require septic approval, construction authorization, or existing-system authorization before or alongside manufactured-home permitting.

Septic

Well or water availability

County sources may require well, public water, or water-sewer tap documentation before a permit can move forward.

Well Plumbing

Water/sewer availability

Some county sources ask for sewer approval, tap receipts, or public water documentation when applicable.

Plumbing Septic Well

Utility service availability

Some county sources connect power release or final readiness to completed trade inspections or utility-provider steps.

Electrical HVAC Propane / Gas

Zoning or land-use review

County sources may require zoning, municipal zoning, watershed, floodplain, or land-use review before manufactured-home placement.

Engineering

Driveway or access

Driveway, access, or delivery-route questions belong in the library only where county or source-backed process notes make them relevant.

Driveway Improvement Grading and Site Preparation Transport and Setup

Inspection-Related Scopes

Limited to source-backed manufactured-home scopes.

Grading and Site Preparation

Use only where source-backed county or state guidance ties grading to pad, drainage, foundation readiness, access, footers, or setup readiness.

Several county sources reference site grading, drainage, footings, setup readiness, or documents needed before power or final signoff.

Transport and Setup

Core manufactured-home installation scope for delivery, setup, pier/blocking, anchoring, tie-downs, setup contractor information, and inspection readiness.

The NC Installation Manual is the primary statewide installation source; county manufactured-home process pages may add local setup contractor, permit, and inspection steps.

Electrical

Electrical service, site-installed electrical work, utility handoffs, and inspection readiness when source-backed.

County sources commonly separate electrical permits or inspections for mobile/manufactured-home setup.

Plumbing

Plumbing connections, water and waste lines, pressure or water tests, and final readiness where source-backed.

County sources commonly separate plumbing permits or inspections for mobile/manufactured-home setup.

HVAC

Mechanical systems, heat pump or air-conditioning work, ducting, and final readiness where source-backed.

County sources commonly reference mechanical permits or inspections for mobile/manufactured-home setup.

Propane / Gas

Use only when official guidance mentions gas service, gas appliance connections, LP systems, fuel-gas inspection, pressure testing, shutoffs, or installation-manual requirements.

Onslow County explicitly groups gas fuel work with prescriptive code and NC manufactured-home regulations for manufactured-home permits.

Decks / Stairs / Landings / Handicap Ramps

Egress, steps, landings, handrails, ramps, deck thresholds, and final access readiness where source-backed.

County manufactured-home guides may reference stoops, steps, landings, handrails, and deck-size thresholds.

Masonry / Block / Foundation

Footings, piers, blocking, masonry skirting/foundation presentation, soil bearing, anchorage, and foundation readiness where source-backed.

County sources reference footings, piers, blocking, anchorage, soil bearing, tie-downs, or foundation-related items in inspection processes.

Vinyl Skirting

Skirting or underpinning only where source-backed guidance connects it to inspection timing, access, ventilation, appearance, or placement requirements.

County manufactured-home inspection documents may reference skirting timing, access panels, or underpinning requirements.

Trim-Out / Carpentry

Use only where official guidance touches final trim-out, marriage line completion, close-up, access panels, finish details, weatherproofing, or readiness for final inspection.

Onslow County references marriage wall inspection for multi-wide homes and close-up type items within manufactured-home setup inspections.

Questions To Ask The County

Bring better questions to the right local office.

What zoning district is this parcel in, and is it inside an MHA or MHB overlay?

Is the zoning map on the county's website the adopted map or the proposed one?

Is the parcel inside Laurinburg's or another town's planning jurisdiction?

Will this home be Class A, Class B or Class C, and what do you need to see to decide?

Which date does the Class C rule count from - the 1994 class rules or the April 4, 2022 ordinance?

Does a skirting material count as non-combustible for a Class B home?

What does the Health Department need before the zoning permit?

What are the current zoning and building permit fees for a manufactured home?

Dealer Quote Responsibility Questions

Ask who owns each step before the project depends on it.

Is this home Class A, Class B or Class C under Scotland County's rules, and will you put that in writing?

If the county will not permit the home, who is responsible, and is my deposit returned?

Is the masonry foundation or curtain wall in this price for a double-wide?

Is the skirting non-combustible, and is it in this price?

Are the front porch and steps in this price?

Will the electric meter be mounted on the home?

What To Gather

Better details make county and provider questions clearer.

The parcel identification number and its zoning district from the county's zoning map

Whether the parcel is in an MHA or MHB overlay

Whether the parcel is inside a town or its planning jurisdiction

The parcel's acreage and road frontage, and a survey if you have one

The home's length, width, square footage and number of sections from the data plate or listing

The roof pitch and siding material

Which utilities are present: public water or well, public sewer or septic

The deed and any restrictive covenants recorded against the parcel

Related provider types

Transport and Setup Masonry / Block / Foundation Vinyl Skirting Septic Well Electrical Grading and Site Preparation Decks / Stairs / Landings / Handicap Ramps

Related project stages

Purchasing or Acquiring Land Permits, Septic, and Utilities Preparing Your Land Setup and Installation After Installation / Move-In

Source notes

Every quotation on this page was read cold on 2026-09-26 from the Scotland County Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 6, linked on the county's own Ordinances page (DocumentCenter/View/716: 485 pages, 23,758,321 bytes).

The Class A, B and C definitions are in Article 2; the Class A criteria carry '(Adopted 3 February 1994)'. The district list, the RA dimensional table, the manufactured home overlay (Section 8.10) and the table of uses are in Article 8. The temporary-use rule is Section 11.57; jurisdiction is Section 1.5; the April 4, 2022 adoption is Section 1.13.

The office address, phone and the 'proposed zoning map' wording are from the county's Zoning page, read on 2026-09-26.

No written answer from Scotland County Planning and Zoning, Inspections or the Health Department is on file for this page, and no staff confirmation is claimed. No staff names appear here, and no project approval, inspection result or utility-release outcome is implied.

Helpful Next Steps

Move from Scotland County questions into the right My Manufactured Home Guide path.

Use these pages to organize the next question by stage, responsibility, utility path, setup readiness, or private project summary. They do not replace county, utility, AHJ, or professional confirmation.

How to check zoning for a manufactured home

In Scotland County the district decides whether the home is allowed at all.

Do I need a permit for a mobile home in North Carolina?

The statewide permit question, before Scotland County's zoning and building permits.

Manufactured-home site plan checklist

What to have ready to show lot size and setbacks in RA.

Source Hierarchy

State installation guidance first, then local process.

The NC Installation Manual sets how a home is installed statewide. Scotland County's own offices set the permit steps, zoning, septic and inspections.

NC installation guidance

primary statewide installation source

Primary statewide installation source: NC Installation Manual

Primary statewide installation source for North Carolina manufactured-home installation requirements, published as the State of North Carolina Regulations for Manufactured Homes.

state program authority

State program authority: NC OSFM Manufactured Homes

Official state manufactured-homes program landing page and document hub; use the NC Installation Manual for installation-specific requirement details.

state program authority

State program authority: NC OSFM Manufactured Building

Official NC OSFM manufactured building division page for manufactured and modular housing resources.

local process source

Scotland County local process sources

County and local AHJ sources explain local process layers; they do not replace statewide installation guidance or project-specific authority.

County Links and Source Notes

Official source links reviewed for this page.

We organize Scotland County's own sources. Rules change — confirm them with the county before you rely on them.

local process source

Local ordinance source: Scotland County Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 6 (county-hosted PDF)

Linked from the county's Ordinances page as 'Zoning ordinance. View Ordinance 6 (PDF) (Ordinances 2024)': 485 pages, 23,758,321 bytes. Section 1.13: adopted by the Board of Commissioners on April 4, 2022, effective the same date. Article 2 defines Class A, B and C manufactured homes; Article 8 holds the district list, the RA dimensional table, the manufactured home overlay (Section 8.10) and the table of uses; Section 11.57 is the temporary-use rule. Read cold on 2026-09-26.

Responsible authority / official host: scotlandcounty.org
Purpose and coverage: local process source
Last verified: 2026-09-26
Link health: Verified when reviewed; reconfirm the current page or form before relying on it.
Fallback status: Direct local-process starting point

local process source

Local process source: Scotland County Ordinances page

Lists the county's numbered ordinances, including Ordinance 6 (zoning), Ordinance 2 (manufactured home parks), Ordinance 3 (subdivision) and two flood damage prevention ordinances. Read on 2026-09-26.

Responsible authority / official host: scotlandcounty.org
Purpose and coverage: local process source
Last verified: 2026-09-26
Link health: Verified when reviewed; reconfirm the current page or form before relying on it.
Fallback status: Direct local-process starting point

local process source

Local process source: Scotland County Zoning

Links the zoning fee schedule, zoning forms, the 2022 ordinance articles and the zoning map, which the page describes as 'a copy of the proposed zoning map'. Office: 517 Peden Street, Laurinburg; 910-277-2406. Read on 2026-09-26.

Responsible authority / official host: scotlandcounty.org
Purpose and coverage: local process source
Last verified: 2026-09-26
Link health: Verified when reviewed; reconfirm the current page or form before relying on it.
Fallback status: Direct local-process starting point

Manufactured Home Land Check

Will this Scotland County land take a manufactured home? Find out before you commit to buying the land, or the home.

Buying land, already own it, or selling it — one report on what the county and the land will allow.

Check this land