Any entity intending to set off certain fireworks in unincorporated areas of Johnson County must obtain a permit from the Board of Supervisors*. Displays within the limits of an incorporated municipality are governed by the ordinances of that city, not the Board of Supervisors.
*Residents may discharge fireworks without a permit on July 3-5 (from 9am-11pm), on December 31 (from 9am- 11:59pm), and from midnight to 12:30am on January 1. Discharging fireworks without a permit on dates other than those listed is illegal in unincorporated areas of the county.
A completed application and fee should be provided to the Board of Supervisors Office at least 21 days before the anticipated display.
Fireworks Resources
Application for fireworks permit
Fireworks ordinance 10-24-24-01 and Fireworks ordinance 03-28-13-01
Retail sale, wholesale, and storage of consumer and/or display fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Johnson County must be located on parcels zoned MH-Heavy Industrial, as defined by the Unified Development Ordinance. Additional supplemental conditions may apply. Contact the Planning, Development and Sustainability Department with questions related to the sale of fireworks.
Pending and Approved Applications
- Application for a display on July 3 from All Night Shooters LLC / Mitch Slocum at 5430 Fairview Cemetery Road NE, West Branch
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Date complete application received: 06/12/25
Date of display: 07/03/25
Location of display: 5430 Fairview Cemetery Road NE, West BranchApproximate start time: 9:00 p.m.
Approximate end time: midnightDate application will be discussed by the Board of Supervisors: 06/18/25 work session
Date application will be approved/denied: 07/06/25 formal meetingAction taken: pending
- Application for a display on July 6 from Mary Taylor at 1596 Bramblewood Dr., Solon
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Date complete application received: 03/25/25
Date of display: 07/06/25 (Delay date: 07/07/25)
Location of display: 1596 Bramblewood Dr., SolonApproximate start time: 9:30 p.m.
Approximate end time: 10:00 p.m.Date application will be discussed by the Board of Supervisors: 06/18/25 work session
Date application will be approved/denied: 06/26/25 formal meeting
Action taken: pending - Application for a display on July 3 from Brien Whitford at 3550 Highway 382 NE, Solon
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Date complete application received: 05/15/25
Date of display: 07/03/25 (Delay date: 07/05/25)
Location of display: 3550 Highway 382 NE, SolonApproximate start time: 9:30 p.m.
Approximate end time: 10:15 p.m.Date application will be discussed by the Board of Supervisors: 06/18/25 work session
Date application will be approved/denied: 06/26/25 formal meeting
Action taken: pending