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Temporary Event Permit

Updated: Oct 16, 2023

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General Information

A temporary use permit is intended to allow for the short-term placement of activities, many of which would be not allowed on a permanent basis. The following regulations govern temporary uses.

The following links are for temporary uses other than a temporary event:

Temporary Event Information

The regulations for a temporary event can be found in Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 6.8.

  • Signs associated with a permitted temporary event shall be a maximum size of 64 square feet in area allocated to no more than 5 signs.
  • All outdoor activities shall be discontinued by 11 p.m. when located closer than 500 feet to a residential use or a congregate care facility.
  • No unauthorized encroachments on public rights-of-way are allowed.
  • The temporary even must comply with all applicable floodplain policies. 

How to Apply

Please email a digital PDF of the Temporary Event Application Packet (with all documents) to ZoningPermits@raleighnc.gov.

Fees

Monitoring Your Project

The Permit and Development Portal is a great way to manage your project activity online. Once you have registered an account, you are able to view your project workflow, pay fees, or schedule inspections.

Contact

 

Current Planning
currentplanning@raleighnc.gov
919-996-2492

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