Right to Farm in Cabarrus County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Cabarrus County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Cabarrus County's Development Ordinance exempts bona fide farms, owner-operated or leased, from its zoning provisions under Section 1-4, and creates a dedicated Agricultural/Open Space (AO) district covering the county's eastern farmland under Section 3-4. Convert exempt farm property to non-farm use, though, and the full Ordinance including permits and penalties applies again.
Cabarrus County Bona Fide Farm Zoning Exemption
Few RestrictionsCabarrus County Code of Ordinances § 1-4
The provisions of this Ordinance shall not affect bona fide farms, owner-operated or leased, but any farm property used for non-farm purposes shall be subject to the provisions of this Ordinance. For purposes of this Ordinance, see Chapter 2, Rules of Construction and Definitions, for the definition of a Bona Fide Farm and Agriculture.
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