Agritourism Agritourism In Harnett County
A Guide to Interactions With
Harnett County Departments
Agritourism is defined as the practice of attracting travelers or visitors to an area or areas used primarily for agricultural purposes. This industry can be viewed much like eco-tourism in that it is small-scale, low-impact, and in many cases, educationally focused. Agritourism ventures may be a primary, supplementary, or complementary enterprise.
Examples of Agritourism Activities
OVERNIGHT STAYS
tBed & breakfast/cabin rentals
tCampsites/RV camping
tYouth camp/farm vacation (dude ranch)
tWeddings, receptions, honeymoons
SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS
tHaunted house/hay rides
tMusic & harvest festivals
tHoliday celebrations (light shows)
tWeekend horse rides
tSpecific use destination (used for training, seminars or weddings)
OFF THE FARM
tFarmers’ markets/roadside produce stands
tVendor at county fairs
RECREATION ACTIVITES & EVENTS
tFee fishing, fee hunting, skeet shooting
tCanoe livery/rafting
tBiking, hiking, swimming (pool or pond)
tCorn maze/petting zoo
tHorseback riding
tBird watching
tHang gliding/hot air balloon rides
tRock climbing/rappelling
tHistoric or theme type park (Village of Yesteryear)
Harnett County Departments
Planning
893-7525
Land Use Changes
tex. Agricultural to commercial
Conditional Use Permit
tused to place a specific use within a district
Site Plan Review
tresidential or commercial
Central Permitting
893-4759
Obtain Permits Before Work Begins
Types of Permits
tbuilding permit
telectrical permit
tplumbing permit
tmechanical permit
tinsulation permit
Building Inspections
893-7527
Must Have Permit to be Inspected
Building Inspections
tplan review
tnew construction & modular units
trenovation, upfit, & additions
t*shed or structure
tramps, handrails, & steps grandstands
ttents exceeding 750 sq. ft.
thandicap parking spaces
Electrical Inspections
ttemporary service pole
tpermanent electrical service
tunderground electrical wiring
tnew, change or upgrade electric
tswimming pools
Plumbing Inspections
tnew or renovation plumbing
tunderground water & sewer
twater & sewer taps
Mechanical Inspections
tnew heating & air conditioning
tductwork, ventilation & exhaust
tgas piping
trefrigeration units
Insulation Inspections
tnew construction
trenovations & additions
Environmental Health
893-7547
Food Preparation and Sale
tfood Stands
tmobile food units
tcatering plate sales
Lodging
tbed & breakfast
tcamping & cabin rental
Septic Waste Disposal
tresidence & business
tplace of public assembly
Public Utilities
893-7575
Water & Sewer
thook up, maintenance & billing
Fire Marshall/Emergency Management
893-7580
Special Use Permits
ttents
tunder/above ground storage tanks
tfireworks
ttemporary kiosks
tmerchandise displays
tinsecticide fogging or fumigation
texplosive materials/blasting
tspecial assemblies
Consulting Departments
NC Cooperative Extension
893-7533
Provide Information
tAgriculture
tmarketing
tmanaging
tnetworking
tproduction
Soil & Water Conservation
893-7584
Provide Information
tpond construction & management
twater management
terosion control
Fire Marshal/Emergency Management
893-7580
Provide Information
tdisaster preparedness
tfire & life safety issues
tHarris Nuclear plant
Plan Reviews
tnew businesses
tspecial events
Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center
892-2884
Provide Information
tbusiness counseling
tbusiness seminars, workshops & short courses
tmanagerial & technical assistance | 
