Special Events & Permits in Benton County, AR (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Benton County, Arkansas.
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Park Event Permits
Special events held on public property, school sites and county parks are exempt from Benton County's Temporary Use Permit process, as long as the activity runs 30 days or less in a calendar year and does not sell hazardous materials. No Planning Board review or TUP application is required for a qualifying park event.
Benton County Exempts Public Park Events From Permits
Light RestrictionsBenton County Planning and Development Regulations, Ch. VII § 7.5.B
The following uses shall be exempted from the provisions of this Section if they meet all of the following criteria: 1. The use and/or structure shall not exceed 30 days in a calendar year... ... Examples of exempt temporary uses include but is not limited to the following: Religious or nonprofit events conducted entirely on a lot occupied by their primary facility. Special events and activitie...
Parade Permits
Parades and other public gatherings on Benton County's unincorporated roads are classified as Temporary Uses under Chapter VII, Sec. 7.5. Because a parade cannot meet the private-property, 30-day exemption test in Sec. 7.5.B, the organizer must obtain a Temporary Use Permit from the Planning Board at least 15 calendar days before the event date.
Benton County Parades Require A Temporary Use Permit
Significant RestrictionsBenton County Planning and Development Regulations, Ch. VII § 7.5.D
All temporary uses that do not meet the exemption criteria require review and approval by the Planning Board... ... Applications for TUP must be submitted a minimum of fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the event date. A Temporary Use Permit Application Packet can be downloaded or picked up at the Planning Department during counter hours.
Street Fair Rules
Fairs, festivals, concerts and other organized events in unincorporated Benton County need a Temporary Use Permit under Chapter VII, Sec. 7.5.D. The Planning Board reviews the informal site plan, application fee, and any required health, fire or sheriff sign-offs before an event like an outdoor swap meet or vendor fair can open.
Benton County Requires Permits For Fairs And Festivals
Significant RestrictionsBenton County Planning and Development Regulations, Ch. VII § 7.5.D
Examples of temporary uses requiring review may include but not be limited to: ... Fairs, festivals, events, and concerts ... Submittals shall require the following information: 1. Completed application and fee 2. Cover letter describing the temporary use including scale and duration 3. Site plan (informal) 4. Supplemental materials and/or approvals based on proposed activity. Note that some us...
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