Nags Head, NC

Board of Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will consider a zoning text amendment to Section 7.2.2, which would allow cottage court units to be limited to one story and a maximum of 1,000 square feet of habitable floor area as an alternative to current graduated height and habitable area requirements. The board will also receive an informational presentation on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with no regulatory changes proposed at this meeting. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from the Board of Commissioners and town staff.

• Zoning text amendment to Section 7.2.2 (Cottage Courts) submitted by George E. Goodrich to allow one-story units up to 1,000 sq ft habitable area
• Informational presentation on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — no ordinance changes proposed
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026
• Report on Board of Commissioners actions from July 1 and August 5, 2026
• Planning & Development Directors reports for July 1 and August 5, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment will hold a regular session to consider an appeal by Loretta E. Patrick of the Planning Director's denial of a development permit. The permit sought authorization to remove and dispose of an existing beach access walkway at 10023C East Pelican Street in the Pelican Park subdivision. The board will also approve minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting and swear in witnesses.

• Appeal of administrative decision by Loretta E. Patrick
• Denial of Development Permit Application No. 202600632
• Removal of beach access walkway at 10023C East Pelican Street
• Approval of July 9, 2026 minutes (Ojanguren Appeal)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also consider budget amendments, tax documents, and a banking contract renewal.

• Public hearing for BIPA, LLC text amendment to Section 7.32 of the UDO for water dependent recreational uses
• Budget Amendment #2 to FY 2026/27 Budget
• Multi-Year Banking Contract Renewal with Southern Bank
• Beach Nourishment Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #20
• Resolutions authorizing Fall 2026 Fishing Tournaments for Outer Banks Association of Realtors, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Nags Head Surf Fishing Club

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal of the Planning Director's interpretation of Section 8.6.3.7.1 of the Unified Development Ordinance, which governs front yard setback reductions. The appeal is submitted by Sebastian Ojanguren regarding property at 10023 E. Pelican Street. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, along with routine roll call and approval of minutes.

• Appeal of an Administrative Decision by Sebastian Ojanguren regarding front yard setback reduction at 10023 E. Pelican Street
• Interpretation of UDO Section 8.6.3.7.1 on front yard setback reductions
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025 (Sim Variance)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a proposed 26-room hotel and a text amendment to allow water-dependent recreational uses in commercial mixed-use developments. They will also consider a budget amendment for FY 2026/27, discuss crowd-gathering activity regulations, and receive updates on beach nourishment and a multi-use path project.

• Public hearing for a 26-room hotel at 7001 S. Croatan Highway (vested right/special use permit)
• Public hearing to amend UDO Section 7.32 for water-dependent recreational uses in C-2 overlay
• Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2026/27
• Discussion of Town Code Chapter 4: Crowd Gathering Activities and Group Demonstrations
• Update on 2026 Beach Nourishment Project

The board unanimously adopted amendments to Town Code Chapter 4 governing crowd gatherings and group demonstrations, including a new definition of spontaneous demonstrations and reduced permit thresholds. The adopted version excludes Section 4-13, which would have established a conditional approval process for event site permits. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, accepted a $500,000 state loan for septic repairs, and received updates on the beach nourishment project and estuarine shoreline management.

• Adopted revised group demonstration ordinance (unanimous), minus Section 4-13
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, tax adjustment, minutes, and multiple resolutions (unanimous)
• Accepted $500,000 NC DEQ loan for malfunctioning residential septic repair program (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss closed session minutes and potential property acquisition at 5612 South Virginia Dare Trail (unanimous)

General

Board of Commissioners

Planning Board

The Planning Board is considering a text amendment submitted by Ms. Suzanne Baer on behalf of BIPA, LLC to amend Section 7.32 of the Unified Development Ordinance. The amendment would allow Water Dependent Recreational Uses as a permissible use within Commercial Mixed-Use Developments located in the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District. The board will also approve minutes from May 19, 2026, receive a report on Board of Commissioners actions from June 3, 2026, and discuss the planning director's report and legislative tracking.

• Text amendment application by Suzanne Baer/BIPA, LLC to amend UDO Section 7.32 for water-dependent recreational uses in Commercial Mixed-Use Developments within the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026
• Report on Board of Commissioners actions from June 3, 2026
• Planning & Development Director's Report for June 3, 2026
• Update on Legislative Tracking

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 19 meeting by unanimous vote. It then approved a text amendment to Section 7.32 of the Unified Development Ordinance, adding water‑dependent recreational uses as a permissible use in Commercial Mixed‑Use Developments within the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District, also by unanimous vote. The board also reappointed David Elder to the Planning Board for a three‑year term.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to UDO Section 7.32 adding water‑dependent recreation in CORD (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Elder to Planning Board for three‑year term (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will review several consent‑agenda items, including a FY 2025/26 budget amendment, a tax adjustment report, and water‑related capital project ordinances. A public hearing will consider citizen comments and adopt the FY 2026/27 operating budget, pay plan, capital improvement program, and consolidated fee schedule. New business includes evaluating disaster debris removal bids and renewing a debris‑monitoring contract, as well as board and committee appointments.

• Consideration of Budget Amendment #12 to FY 2025/26 Budget
• Consideration of Tax Adjustment Report
• Consideration of FY 2025/26 Water Capital Project Ordinance
• Public hearing to adopt FY 2026/27 Budget Ordinance, Pay Plan, CIP, and Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Consideration of Disaster Debris Removal Bids and Debris Monitoring Contract Renewal

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included Budget Amendment #12, a Tax Adjustment Report, minutes, annual write-off of uncollectible water accounts, FY2025/26 Water Capital Project Ordinance, an update to the Sunshine List Policy, and Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #13. A public hearing was held on the proposed FY2026/27 operating budget and capital improvement plan, but the record is incomplete and does not indicate a final adoption vote.

• Approved Budget Amendment #12 to FY 25/26 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Adjustment Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 6 and May 20, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved annual write-off of uncollectible water accounts ($240.34 total) (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025/26 Water Capital Project Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved update to Sunshine List Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #13 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Town of Nags Head Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop. Commissioners will discuss the Town Manager's recommended budget for fiscal year 2026/27 and the financial plan for fiscal year 2027/28. The agenda lists these items for discussion only.

• Discussion of FY 2026/27 Town Manager's Recommended Budget
• Discussion of FY 2027/28 Financial Plan

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will meet on May 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The board will consider a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review submitted by Michael Robinson, P.E. on behalf of Tar Heel Motel of OBX for a two-story, 26-guest-room hotel. The property is located at 7001 S. Croatan Highway, is zoned C-2 General Commercial, and lies within the Hotel Overlay District. The meeting will also address routine agenda approval, minutes approval, public comment, and various reports.

• Consideration of Special Use Permit/Site Plan Review for Tar Heel Motel of OBX hotel project
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2026
• Public comment/audience response
• Reports on Board of Commissioners actions and Planning & Development Director's update

The board unanimously approved a Vested Right/Special Use Permit/Site Plan for a 26-room hotel expansion at 7001 S. Croatan Highway. The project will add 18 two-bedroom suites and 8 standard rooms to the existing Tarheel Motel, with site improvements including a pool, patio, and dog run. Staff found compliance with zoning, design standards, and parking requirements.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2026 meeting as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Vested Right/Special Use Permit/Site Plan for 26-room hotel at 7001 S. Croatan Highway (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a parking reduction for the Outer Banks Hospital cancer treatment center, new UDO allowances for wine bars and taprooms, and a restaurant waiting lounge for Blue Moon Restaurant. They will also consider financing the 2026 Beach Nourishment Project, including an interlocal agreement with Dare County and a special obligation bond issuance. The town manager will present the recommended FY 26/27 budget and capital improvement plan, and the consent agenda includes budget amendments, tax adjustments, and personnel policy updates including a new GenAI policy.

• Public hearing for a vested right/special use permit/site plan amendment by Outer Banks Hospital for a cancer treatment center at 4927 S. Croatan Highway, including a parking reduction request
• Public hearing for a UDO text amendment to establish 'Wine Bar' and 'Taproom' as allowable uses with supplemental regulations
• Public hearing for UDO text amendment to create 'Restaurant Waiting Lounge' accessory use, and a special use permit for Blue Moon Restaurant at 101 & 102 E. Dove Street
• Consideration of interlocal agreement with Dare County and special obligation bond issuance for the 2026 Beach Nourishment Project
• Presentation of Town Manager's recommended FY 26/27 budget, proposed CIP for FY 26/27–FY 30/31, and updated consolidated fee schedule

The Board of Commissioners approved several items via the consent agenda, including a budget amendment and a classification and compensation study. The board also adopted updated personnel policies regarding motor vehicle record checks and generative artificial intelligence. Additionally, a public hearing was requested for June 3, 2026, to discuss the proposed operating budget and capital improvement requests.

• Approved May 6th agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted National Police Officer’s Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted National Public Works Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Budget Amendment #11 (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Adjustment Report (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Classification and Compensation Study (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy updates for MVR and GenAI (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two UDO text amendments. One would establish a new 'Restaurant Waiting Lounge' use, proposed by Albemarle & Associates on behalf of Blue Moon Restaurant. The other, initiated by the Board of Commissioners, would add 'Wine Bar' and 'Taproom' uses with supplemental regulations. The board will also receive the Planning & Development Director's report and an update on the strategic plan.

• Consideration of revised UDO text amendment for 'Restaurant Waiting Lounge' use by Blue Moon Restaurant
• Consideration of Board of Commissioners initiated UDO text amendment for 'Wine Bar' and 'Taproom' uses
• Report on Board of Commissioners actions from April 1 and April 15, 2026
• Planning & Development Director's Report for April 1, 2026
• Update on Strategic Plan from February 2026 Board of Commissioners Retreat

The Planning Board reached consensus on a text amendment to define Wine Bar and Taproom uses, with specific operational restrictions. The board also discussed revisions to a Restaurant Waiting Lounge ordinance but did not vote on it.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Reached consensus on Wine Bar/Taproom ordinance changes
• Discussed Restaurant Waiting Lounge revisions without vote

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners is holding a recessed session to consider two public hearings related to the Blue Moon Restaurant: a UDO text amendment to create a new accessory use 'Restaurant Waiting Lounge' and a special use permit for the unified development plan at 101 & 102 E. Dove Street. The board will also receive a presentation on the Strategic Plan Update from the February 2026 retreat and consider a resolution supporting the Mid-Currituck Bridge. Other items include a budget amendment and discussion of the town attorney retainer.

• Consideration of Budget Amendment #10 to FY 25/26 Budget
• Public Hearing: UDO Text Amendments to create 'Restaurant Waiting Lounge' accessory use
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit/Site Plan Amendment for Blue Moon Restaurant at 101 & 102 E. Dove Street
• Presentation and discussion of Strategic Plan Update from February 2026 retreat
• Consideration of Resolution in Support of Mid-Currituck Bridge

The Board of Commissioners approved the April 15th agenda and the consent agenda, which included Budget Amendment #10 for FY 25/26. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed UDO text amendment to create a 'Restaurant Waiting Lounge' use category.

• Approved April 15th agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including Budget Amendment #10 (unanimous)
• Approved February 26-27, 2026, Board Retreat minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss the 2026 Beach Nourishment Project, including a presentation from Moffatt & Nichol on schedule and logistics, and consider approving a post-nourishment monitoring survey proposal from McKim & Creed. They will also consider a findings resolution to advance the project. Other items include a public hearing request for a parking reduction for the Outer Banks Hospital Cancer Treatment Center, a budget amendment, and a classification and compensation study.

• Discussion and approval of 2026 Beach Nourishment Project schedule, logistics, and post-nourishment monitoring survey contract with McKim & Creed
• Public hearing request for a vested right/special use permit/site plan amendment to reduce parking spaces at Outer Banks Hospital Cancer Treatment Center (4927 S. Croatan Highway)
• Consideration of Budget Amendment #9 to FY 25/26 Budget
• Consideration of Tax Adjustment Report and Fair Housing Month Proclamation
• Presentation of Classification and Compensation Study Report

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple monthly and weekly proclamations. The board also passed the consent agenda, which included a budget amendment and a tax adjustment report.

• Adopted April 1st agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Local News Day proclamation for April 10, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Dark Sky Week proclamation for April 13-20, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month proclamation for April 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation for April 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Budget Amendment #9 and Tax Adjustment Report (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will adopt its agenda and consider a budget amendment for FY 25/26. It will vote on a resolution to donate surplus police department items to the Edenton Police Department and hold public hearings on proposed UDO text changes and a special use permit for a new restaurant waiting lounge at 101 & 102 E. Dove Street. The board will also review construction bids for sidewalk projects and for the Gray Eagle Street dune walkover replacement.

• Consider Budget Amendment #8.1 to FY 25/26 Budget
• Resolution authorizing surplus donation of Police Department items to Edenton Police Department
• Public hearing request to amend UDO for a new accessory use titled “Restaurant Waiting Lounge” for Blue Moon Restaurant
• Public hearing request for a special use permit/site plan amendment for Blue Moon Restaurant at 101 & 102 E. Dove Street
• Consideration of construction bids for Gray Eagle Street Dune Walkover Replacement

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will consider three action items. First, a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment for Outer Banks Hospital at 4927 S. Croatan Highway, requesting a reduction in required parking for a 280‑sq‑ft HVAC expansion. Second, text amendments to create a new use called “Restaurant Waiting Lounge” for Blue Moon Restaurant. Third, a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment for Blue Moon Restaurant and the proposed waiting lounge at 101 & 102 E. Dove Street, which depends on adopting the new use. The board will also review minutes, reports, and updates.

• Special Use Permit/Site Plan Amendment for Outer Banks Hospital, 4927 S. Croatan Highway – request to reduce parking for a 280 sq ft HVAC expansion
• Text amendments to create the new use “Restaurant Waiting Lounge” for Blue Moon Restaurant
• Special Use Permit/Site Plan Amendment for Blue Moon Restaurant and Waiting Lounge at 101 & 102 E. Dove Street, contingent on adopting the new use

The Planning Board unanimously approved a vested right special use permit and site plan amendment for Outer Banks Hospital, allowing a reduction of three parking spaces to accommodate a 280‑square‑foot HVAC expansion. The Board also unanimously approved a text amendment creating a new accessory use called “Restaurant Waiting Lounge” for Blue Moon Restaurant. Finally, the Board unanimously approved the unified development plan for Blue Moon Restaurant and the waiting lounge, adding a condition for pedestrian connectivity between the two buildings.

• Approved Vested Right/Special Use Permit/Site Plan Amendment for Outer Banks Hospital, reducing 3 parking spaces (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment creating "Restaurant Waiting Lounge" accessory use for Blue Moon Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit and unified development plan for Blue Moon Restaurant and Waiting Lounge with pedestrian connectivity condition (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will consider several development and infrastructure items, including a special use permit for a group development at 2230 S. Croatan Highway and a lighting ordinance amendment for public pickleball courts. They will also review the approval of the 2026 Beach Nourishment Project and a site plan for an 8,305‑sq‑ft EMS station at 105 W Seachase Dr. Additional agenda items cover tax adjustments, contract approvals, and budget discussions.

• Special Use Permit/Site Plan Review for development at 2230 S. Croatan Highway
• Text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to change lighting for public pickleball courts
• Approval of the 2026 Beach Nourishment Project (Notice to Proceed to Weeks Marine, Inc.)
• Site Plan Review for an 8,305 sq ft Dare County EMS Station at 105 W Seachase Dr
• Consideration of Tax Adjustment Report and related contracts

The Board adopted the March 4 agenda without opposition. It also approved the proposed amendment to the town's memorandum of understanding with the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles, allowing additional educational signage at beach accesses. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted March 4 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved modifications to NEST MOU for extra educational signage (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will receive an update on a pay and classification study and review the town's strategic plan. The agenda also includes a town tour and adjournment. No public hearings or specific funding decisions are listed.

• Pay and Classification Study Update
• Strategic Plan Review
• Town of Nags Head Tour

The Board of Commissioners approved moving forward with the items presented in the recent pay and classification study, with formal approval to be taken at a later meeting. They reviewed and updated the 2024 Strategic Plan, assigning owners to eight new initiatives and planning to present the revised plan for approval at the April or May meeting. The Board also adopted communication norms for interactions with the community, staff, and among Commissioners.

• Moved forward with pay and classification study items (formal approval to follow)
• Assigned owners for eight Strategic Plan initiatives
• Adopted communication norms for community interactions
• Adopted communication norms for staff interactions
• Adopted communication norms for internal Commissioner communication
• Established retreat agreements on desired atmosphere, handling challenges, and accountability
• Agreed to update the Strategic Plan and present it for approval at the April or May meeting
• Approved the retreat agenda and facilitation by Emily Groo

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct a welcome and agenda review, introduce a team‑building activity using the DISC® model, hear a presentation from the town attorney on boardsmanship, and discuss communication norms and protocols. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Welcome and agenda review
• Team‑building activity introducing the DISC® model
• Boardsmanship presentation by the town attorney
• Discussion of communication norms and protocols

During a two‑day retreat, the Nags Head Board of Commissioners agreed on communication norms with the community, staff, and each other, designating the Mayor as spokesperson and requiring email‑only official channels. The Board accepted the presentation on the recent pay and classification study and instructed staff to move forward with the items, with formal approval to be taken later. The Board also reaffirmed the 2024 Strategic Plan, identified priority initiatives, assigned owners, and will bring the updated plan to the April or May meeting for approval.

• Adopted communication norms: Mayor as spokesperson; email‑only official communication; all requests through Town Manager
• Agreed to move forward with items from the pay and classification study, pending formal approval
• Reaffirmed the 2024 Strategic Plan and set to update it for Board approval at the April or May meeting
• Assigned owners for priority initiatives (e.g., Parks and Recreation Plan to Joe, Stormwater Master Plan to David, Water System Master Plan to Nancy)
• Established retreat agreements on desired atmosphere and accountability for board interactions

Board of Commissioners

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will review a special use permit for a retail and art gallery project and a site plan for a Dare County EMS station. The board will also discuss shoreline management and commercial recreation overlay districts.

• Special Use Permit for retail and art gallery at 2230 S. Croatan Highway
• Site Plan Review for Dare County EMS Station at 105 W. Seachase Drive
• Discussion on Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan
• Discussion on Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District
• Approval of January 20, 2026 minutes

The Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 20 meeting by unanimous vote. It then recommended and unanimously approved the Special Use Permit and site plan for the group development at 2230 S. Croatan Highway. The Board also unanimously approved the site plan for the 8,305‑sq‑ft Dare County EMS Station at 105 W. Seachase Drive.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for group development at 2230 S. Croatan Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan for 8,305 sq ft EMS station at 105 W. Seachase Drive (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment