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Special Events & Permits in Pitt County, NC (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Pitt County, North Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Pitt County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Park Event Permits

Groups that want to reserve space at Alice F. Keene District Park, the Office Park Recreation Complex, or Lake Glenwood Park for an event must apply at least 30 days in advance under Section 3(A) of Pitt County's Parks & Facilities Ordinance. Nonprofits pay only the cost of supervision, other applicants pay listed fees, and the Cultural Arts & Recreation Director or Associate Director of Facilities must approve every request.

Pitt County Park Group Reservation Permit

Some Restrictions

Pitt County Cultural Arts & Recreation Parks & Facilities Ordinance § 3(A)(3)

Nonprofit organizations may use the park for approved activities for the cost of supervision. Nonprofit organizations requesting the use of a portion of the park, must apply for use of the park at least 30 days in advance of the date requested. They may also be required to supply liability insurance naming the County of Pitt as one of the organizations covered entities. Each request must be app...

Street Fair Rules

Pitt County allows a Special Temporary Event, covering festivals, fairs and similar gatherings, in any zoning district under Zoning Ordinance Section 8(GGGG), but the Zoning Administrator will not issue the permit unless the event's hours suit the surrounding land uses, its noise won't disrupt neighbors, its parking won't choke traffic, and it meets county health department sanitation rules.

Pitt County Special Temporary Event Permits

Some Restrictions

Pitt County Zoning Ordinance § 8(GGGG) (Special Temporary Event)

1. Where Required All Districts 2. The hours of operation allowed shall be compatible with the land uses adjacent to the special temporary event. 3. The amount of noise generated shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses. 4. The Zoning Administrator shall not grant the permit unless he finds that the parking generated by the special temporary event can be accommodated without u...

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