Special Events & Permits in Onslow County, NC (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Onslow County, North Carolina.
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Park Event Permits
Holding a meeting, exhibition, ceremony, speech or address inside an Onslow County park requires a written permit from the parks and recreation department, and that permit can be revoked on the spot for any violation of its terms.
Onslow County Park Event Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsOnslow County Code of Ordinances § 12-32; § 12-4
Sec. 12-32. - Meetings and exhibitions. No person shall in any park erect any structure, stand, or platform, hold any meetings or exhibition, perform any ceremony, make any speech, or address except by permit. Sec. 12-4. - Permits. A permit to do any act shall authorize the same only insofar as it may be performed in strict accordance with the terms and conditions thereof. Any violation by its ...
Parade Permits
Onslow County requires organizers of a parade, picket line or group demonstration to give the sheriff at least 48 hours' notice, and bars starting before 9:00 a.m. or ending after 6:00 p.m. Weapons, unleashed animals and blocking public ways during the event are separately prohibited.
Onslow County Parade and Demonstration Notice
Some RestrictionsOnslow County Code of Ordinances § 11-2(b), (c)(4)
Any person responsible for organizing a parade, picket line or group demonstration shall give the county sheriff, before the beginning of this activity, reasonable notice of this activity in order that appropriate measures may be taken to protect public order and safety. At least 48 hours' notice will be considered reasonable... No parade, picket line or group demonstration shall commence befor...
Street Fair Rules
Onslow County regulates weddings, festivals, and other special events as a temporary zoning use under Section 9.15(E). Commercial events need a zoning permit in a nonresidential district and top out at one week, while events on residential property are capped at four occurrences a year.
Onslow County Special Event Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsOnslow County Code of Ordinances § 9.15(E)
E.SPECIAL EVENTS 1.Special Events Commercial a.Events held or sponsored by a government entity or non-profit organization are excluded from these requirements. b.Commercial special events are permitted by zoning permit within a nonresidential zoning district. ...d.The Onslow County Sheriff shall be notified at least 48 hours prior to the event, and the event shall comply with the Onslow County ...
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