Special Events & Permits in Brunswick County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Brunswick County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Brunswick County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Street Fair Rules
A street fair, festival or other outdoor event expecting 1,000 or more guests in unincorporated Brunswick County needs a large event Temporary Use Permit from the Zoning Administrator, applied for at least 90 days ahead under UDO Section 9.4.4. The county requires a pre-application meeting, review by every impacted agency, and final inspections completed 24 hours before the event opens.
Brunswick County, NC Large Event Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsBrunswick County Unified Development Ordinance § 9.4.4
A.Applicability Temporary uses occurring on property outside of the public right-of-way with more than 1,000 guests shall obtain a large event temporary use permit from the Zoning Administrator. ... C.Permit Application A completed application for a large event temporary use permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator a minimum of 90 days prior to the event... v.All inspection request...
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