Lincoln County, NC Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)

02 expressly folds a film or television production event into the definition of a covered event. Applications go through the Parks and Recreation Department at least 90 days before the shoot, and the county's Special Event/Mass Gathering Application Review Committee, which includes the Sheriff's Office, EMS, the Fire Marshal, Public Works and 911 Communications, reviews the request. 05 layers additional standards onto television and film events specifically: the production must hold a pre-production meeting with the review committee, carry $2,000,000 in general liability and auto liability coverage plus $1,000,000 in workers' compensation coverage, and post a $5,000 security deposit with the application.

05(G), any filming activity that involves holding, delaying or rerouting traffic in a residential area or on a state-maintained road must be accompanied by at least one deputy sheriff, arranged as part of the permit. The production must also notify affected residents and businesses at least three business days before filming once the county approves the permit, keep production vehicles clear of fire hydrants, driveways and access ramps unless the county authorizes otherwise, and clean up and dispose of all waste at the end of each shooting day. Removing or altering vegetation in a public right-of-way or on county land is prohibited unless the film permit specifically approves it.