Welcome to Holly Ridge—where opportunity grows.

Whether you’re launching a new venture or expanding an existing one, Holly Ridge offers the ideal place to plant your roots. Our strategic location, supportive local environment, and steadily growing community create a strong foundation for business success. We’re committed to fostering economic growth and connecting entrepreneurs and developers with the resources they need to thrive.

Steps to Starting a Business

• Check Zoning Requirements
• Apply for Necessary Permits
• Register Your Business
• Schedule Required Inspections- All inspections must be scheduled through the office, Monday- Friday, 8 AM- 3 PM, or by email to planningadmin@hollyridgenc.org one day before the requested inspection date.

  Please provide

  • Permit number
  • Address
  • Inspection requested
• Obtain Final Approvals
• Open for Business

Zoning & Site Selection

• Zoning map
• Allowed uses by zone
• Zoning & Planning
• Home-based business rules
• Requirements for signage, parking, landscaping, etc.

Building, Renovation, and Inspections

Please note that this is not a complete list of all requirements. If you have a specific project or need additional assistance, contact the Community Development Department at 910-329-7081 ext. 222.

• Building permit requirements
• Commercial Building Permit Requirements

Helpful Links:

• ADA compliance guidance
• Fire safety
• 2023 National Electrical Code

Scheduling inspections

All inspections must be scheduled through the office, Monday- Friday, 8 AM- 3 PM, or by email to planningadmin@hollyridgenc.org one day before the requested inspection date.

• All rough-in trade inspections must be completed before framing the rough-in inspection
• All trade final inspections must be completed before the Building Final Inspection
• Do not call inspectors directly to schedule inspections
• Effective April 2018, a Foundation Survey will be required before any construction after the footer/foundation
• Effective April 2018, a Final As-Built Survey is required before the Town will issue a CO
• Final As-Built Survey for Manufactured Homes required before Tie-Down Inspection

Business Taxes & Registration

• Local business taxes
• State business registration
• ONWASA - Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
• Duke Energy
• JOEMC - Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation

Economic Development Support

• Local incentives
• Market data/demographics helpful for planning