Sign Regulations in Carteret County, NC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Carteret County, North Carolina.
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Political Signs
Unincorporated Carteret County lets political signs up to 32 square feet go up without a zoning permit under Section 2106.11. Anything larger needs a zoning permit and the landowner's written consent under Section 2105.8, and every larger political sign must come down within seven days after the election and never sit in a public right-of-way.
Political Sign Rules in Carteret County
Some RestrictionsCarteret County Zoning Ordinance §§ 2105.8, 2106.11
2105.8. Political campaign signs. Political signs exceeding 32 square feet may be posted on private property, but a written consent of the landowner must be presented upon application for a zoning permit. These signs shall be removed within seven days after the election. In no case shall political signs be permitted within a public right-of-way. 210 ... 6.11. ... Political signs not exceeding 3...
Digital Billboards
Unincorporated Carteret County allows electronic message boards as part of a sign's allowed area, but Carteret County Code § 13-17(q) bans blinking, flashing or scrolling displays, limits how often the message can change, and requires low-intensity LED lighting so it doesn't distract drivers.
Carteret County Electronic Message Board Sign Rule
Some RestrictionsCarteret County Code § 13-17(q), 13-18
Electronic message boards: Electronic message boards can be used as a portion of the allowed signage area. Blinking, flashing, flickering, oscillating, rotating, or scrolling of the changeable area or stationary area shall not be permitted. The message cannot change more than once every 30 seconds. The message board shall have one background color and one text color. The sign shall not emit any...
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