Nags Head, North Carolina
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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)
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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
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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)