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County of Moore
Planning and Transportation
Inspections/Permitting: (910) 947-2221
Planning: (910) 947-5010
Transportation: (910) 947-3389
Fax: (910) 947-1303
TEMPORARY EVENT APPLICATION PACKET
Temporary Event (Special Event) Unied Development Ordinance Section 8.115:
Denition. A group activity including, but not limited to, a performance, meeting, assembly, contest, exhibit,
ceremony, or non‐routine activity, within the community that will bring together a large number of people
including, but not limited to, cultural events, musical events, celebrations, festivals, fairs, carnivals, circuses,
and communal camping.
Standards. Special events cannot be held longer than 14 consecutive days once every 6 months on the same
lot. The owner of the property shall authorize in writing for the event to be held on the property. The
temporary parking lot can be located on the same site as the activity or as a satellite parking lot. The use of
public street right-of-ways for parking shall be prohibited. Activities creating loud noises (horns, speakers,
music) shall not be located within 1,000 feet of residences not located on the site without wrien permission
from the property owner(s). Structures associated with the use shall be permied provided they are removed
at the end of the event. Permanent signs are prohibited. All temporary signs shall be approved under Section
7.16 (Signs).
Causes for Denial.
• The application contains intentionally false or materially misleading information.
• There is a nding that the special event would create an unreasonable risk of signicant damage to public
or private property, beyond normal wear and tear, injury to persons, and other adverse eects upon the
public health, safety, or welfare.
• The special event is of such a nature, size, or duration that the particular location requested cannot
reasonably accommodate the event.
Additional Conditions.
In approving the special event, the Administrator is authorized to impose such conditions to minimize any
potential adverse impacts including the following:
• Provision of temporary parking facilities, including vehicular access and egress.
• Control of nuisance factors such as the prevention of direct illumination of abuing properties, noise,
vibrations, smoke, and dust.
• Location and size of temporary buildings, structures and facilities.
• Provision of sanitary, medical facilities, and solid waste collection and disposal.
• Provision of security and safety measures.
• Modication or elimination of certain proposed activities including limitation of the duration of the
special event to a shorter time period.
Supplemental. Zoning approval is contingent on required approvals from the Moore County Department of
Environmental Health, Department of Public Safety, NCDOT Driveway Permit Approval, and other
applicable state, local, and federal laws.