Right to Farm in Craven County, NC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Craven County, North Carolina.
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Farm Nuisance Protection
Craven County's Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance is built to shield farms from encroaching development: it exists to inform non-farming neighbors and land buyers that farming activity is present, and its posted notice tells the public that spraying, manure spreading, and machinery use can happen on district farms day or night.
Farm Protection in Craven County's Ag Districts
Light RestrictionsCraven County Code, Appendix G, Art. III and Art. XV(B)
The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote agricultural values and the general welfare of the county and more specifically, increase identity and pride in the agricultural community and its way of life; encourage the economic and financial health of agriculture, horticulture and forestry; create awareness of agricultural areas within the county; inform non-farming neighbors and potential land ...
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Property used for bona fide farm purposes is exempt from Craven County's zoning article entirely, covering crop, livestock, and forestry production plus farm residences and support buildings, though the exemption does not cover nonfarm uses of farm property.
Bona Fide Farm Zoning Exemption in Craven County
Few RestrictionsCraven County Code ch. 41, art. I, § 601(a)
Bona Fide Farming Exempt from County Zoning. The provisions of Article III of this Chapter shall not affect property used for bona fide farm purposes; provided, however, that this Section does not limit those Articles with respect to the use of farm property for nonfarm purposes. Except as provided in G.S. 106-743.4 for farms that are subject to a conservation agreement under G.S. 106-743.2, bo...
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