Nags Head public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider donating police equipment to a local training program and review audit contract amendments. The meeting will also feature a discussion on the timing and funding for the town's next beach nourishment project.

• Donation of police equipment to College of the Albemarle
• Audit contract amendment
• Discussion of timing for next beach nourishment project
• Presentation of fall beach monitoring survey
• Discussion of funding options for 2026/27 beach nourishment

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two sketch plan reviews: a retail and accessory storage building at 2230 S. Croatan Highway, and a 26-room hotel at 7001 S. Croatan Highway. The board will also approve minutes from November 18, 2025, and receive reports.

• Sketch plan review for retail and accessory storage building at 2230 S. Croatan Highway
• Sketch plan review for a two-story, 26-guest-room hotel at 7001 S. Croatan Highway within the Hotel Overlay District
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025
• Planning & Development Director's report from December 3, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on flood damage prevention text amendments and a church parking lot expansion. Old business includes proposed changes to crowd gathering and park use regulations. New business covers traffic signals at Lakeside Street and Soundside Event Site, and safety improvements at Nags Head Elementary School zone.

• Public hearing on text amendments to flood damage prevention section of Unified Development Ordinance (freeboard standards)
• Public hearing on vested right/special use permit for Nags Head Church parking lot expansion (Albemarle & Associates, Ltd.)
• Old business: proposed changes to Town Code Chapter 4 (Crowd Gathering and Group Demonstrations) and Chapter 26, Section 13 (Park Use Regulations)
• Discussion/consideration of traffic signals at Lakeside Street and Soundside Event Site
• Discussion of potential safety improvements in Nags Head Elementary School Zone

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a Code of Ethics resolution. The meeting also swore in Mayor Ben Cahoon and Commissioners Bob Sanders, Megan Vaughan, and Molly Harrison following the November 2025 election. Commissioners nominated and unanimously approved Megan Lambert as Mayor Pro Tem, who was then sworn in.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted Code of Ethics resolution (unanimous)
• Sworn in Mayor Ben Cahoon
• Sworn in Commissioner Bob Sanders
• Sworn in Commissioner Megan Vaughan
• Sworn in Commissioner Molly Harrison
• Nominated and sworn in Mayor Pro Tem Megan Lambert (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will convene for a regular session to approve minutes from October 21, 2025, and discuss upcoming appointments. The agenda includes a report on Board of Commissioners actions from November 5, 2025, and a presentation from the Planning & Development Directors. No formal action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 minutes
• Recognition of Planning Board members elected to Board of Commissioners
• Overview of upcoming Planning Board appointments and Chair/Vice Chair nomination process
• Report on Board of Commissioners actions from November 5, 2025
• Planning & Development Directors Report

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The session focused on member transitions, upcoming appointments, and informational reports.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 21 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding the crowd gathering permit process. The board will also consider consent agenda items including Budget Amendment #3 to the FY 25/26 Budget and a request for a public hearing on flood damage prevention elevation standards. Additional items include site plan amendments for Nags Head Church parking lot expansion and Outer Banks Sports Club gym expansion, as well as a fall beach condition survey for beach nourishment maintenance. The meeting includes closed sessions for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing on proposed text amendments to Unified Development Ordinance regarding crowd gathering permit process
• Consent agenda: Budget Amendment #3 to FY 25/26 Budget
• Consent agenda: Request for public hearing to consider text amendments to Flood Damage Prevention section (elevation standards)
• Consideration of site plan amendment for Nags Head Church parking lot expansion (vested right/special use permit)
• Consideration of site plan amendment for Outer Banks Sports Club gym expansion (two-story addition, outdoor gym, tennis court)

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners approved the full Consent Agenda unanimously, which included Budget Amendment #3, the Tax Adjustment Report, a waiver of Cycle Eight water‑bill late fees and an amendment to Town Code §44‑35, a banking resolution designating Southern Bank, Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #10, and approvals for stormwater improvements and two public‑hearing requests (flood‑damage ordinance changes and a church parking‑lot expansion). All items were recorded as approved without dissent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #3 to FY 25/26 Budget
• Approved Tax Adjustment Report
• Approved waiver of Cycle Eight water‑bill late fees and amendment to Town Code §44‑35
• Approved resolution designating Southern Bank as depository institution
• Approved Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #10
• Approved request for public hearing on flood‑damage prevention ordinance text amendments
• Approved request for public hearing on Nags Head Church parking‑lot expansion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider four action items: three site plan amendments for commercial expansions and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance and Flood Damage Prevention ordinance to revise elevation standards and freeboard requirements. Public comment is invited during the meeting. The board will also approve minutes from September 16.

• Nags Head Church parking lot expansion (Vested Right/Special Use/Site Plan Amendment)
• Coastal Bluewater Capital and TW's Outdoor Outfitters storage expansion between retail store and storage building
• Golasa Holdings and Outer Banks Sports Club gym expansion with two-story addition, outdoor gym, and tennis court
• Text amendments to Unified Development Ordinance and Flood Damage Prevention ordinance for elevation standards and freeboard

The board approved a Vested Right/Special Use amendment for Nags Head Church to add 42 parking spaces. It also approved a storage‑addition amendment for TW's Outdoor Outfitters with a lot‑recombination condition, and a fitness‑gym expansion for Outer Banks Sports Club. The board began work on flood‑damage ordinance text amendments, but no vote was taken on that item.

• Approved Nags Head Church parking lot expansion (42 spaces) – unanimous vote
• Approved TW's Outdoor Outfitters storage addition with lot recombination – unanimous vote
• Approved Outer Banks Sports Club two‑story gym expansion, outdoor area, and tennis court – unanimous vote
• Initiated text amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance – no vote recorded

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance requiring a reduction in minimum parking space width, mandated by changes to state law. It will also consider a request for a public hearing on amendments to the crowd gathering permit process. Other items include updates on a zero-percent interest septic loan program, a market vendor survey, an estuarine shoreline management plan, and summer beach monitoring results. The board will also discuss a grant support letter and possible lease extension for the Community Care Clinic and consider an appointment to the Dare Housing Foundation Board.

• Public hearing for text amendment to reduce minimum parking space width per state law
• Request for public hearing on text amendments to crowd gathering permit process
• Update on zero-percent interest septic loan program establishment
• Presentation of summer beach monitoring survey by Moffatt & Nichol at 10:30 a.m.
• Discussion of Community Care Clinic grant support letter and possible lease extension

The Board approved the agenda and adopted a proclamation designating Oct. 5‑11, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week. It approved the consent agenda, which included tax documents, minutes, Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #9, and a request for a public hearing on crowd‑gathering permit changes. The Board also adopted an ordinance changing residential and commercial parking spaces to a maximum width of 9 feet to comply with state law.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3‑0)
• Approved Fire Prevention Week proclamation (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: tax documents, minutes, Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #9, and public hearing request (3‑0)
• Adopted ordinance reducing standard parking space width to 9 feet (3‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue reviewing the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District, hearing an update from the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau about the Soundside Event Site Boardwalk and discussing input from property owners. It will also consider amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance related to crowd‑gathering permits and discuss multi‑family dwellings as accessories to commercial projects. These items guide future land‑use and development policies in Nags Head.

• Review of Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District and Soundside Event Site Boardwalk update
• Proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for crowd‑gathering permits
• Discussion of multi‑family dwelling development as an accessory to commercial development

The board approved the meeting agenda (amended) and the minutes from the August 19 meeting, both by unanimous vote. It then unanimously approved proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to update the town’s crowd‑gathering permit process. The board adjourned after the motions were adopted, and other topics such as multi‑family accessory housing were discussed but not decided.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved UDO text amendments for crowd‑gathering permits (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a text amendment request from TW's Outdoor Outfitters to reduce required building separation from 20 to 10 feet for accessory commercial structures. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment, personnel policy update, and resolutions for state grants, including funding for Hargrove Street Beach Access replacement. New business features a groundbreaking for the Wellness Center/Employee Housing and discussion of beach nourishment planning and hazard mitigation grant applications.

• Public hearing on text amendment to reduce building separation to 10 feet for accessory commercial use (Section 10.86.2.4.2)
• Consideration of Budget Amendment #2 to FY 2025/26 budget
• Resolution authorizing NC DEQ grant contract for replacement of Hargrove Street Beach Access
• Designation of agents for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications for acquisition/elevation of threatened oceanfront structures
• Recess to groundbreaking for Wellness Center/Employee Housing at 10:30 a.m.

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which contained Budget Amendment #2 to the FY 25/26 budget, FY 25/26 tax documents, a personnel policy update adding a police wellness leave program, and resolutions authorizing contracts with the NC Department of Environmental Quality for the Resilient Coastal Communities Program Phase 4 funding and for replacement of the Hargrove Street beach access. The Board also unanimously adopted three proclamations for Septic Smart Week, Diaper Need Awareness Week, and National Night Out.

• Approved September 3 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Septic Smart Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Diaper Need Awareness Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved National Night Out proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including Budget Amendment #2 to FY 25/26 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY 25/26 tax documents (New Year and Year‑to‑Date reports) (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy update to add Police Officer Wellness Leave (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions authorizing NC DEQ contracts for RCCP Phase 4 funding and Hargrove Street Beach Access replacement (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will vote on text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to reduce minimum parking space width from 10 to 9 feet, as required by Session Law 2023-137. The board will also discuss allowable uses within the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District as part of Strategic Plan Action Item 2.2. Procedural items include public comment, approval of July 15 minutes, and reports from the Board of Commissioners and town staff.

• Consideration of UDO text amendments to reduce parking space width from 10 to 9 feet
• Continued discussion of Strategic Plan Action Item 2.2 on allowable uses in the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District
• Report on Board of Commissioners actions from August 6, 2025
• Planning & Development Director's report
• Approval of July 15, 2025, meeting minutes

The board amended the agenda to include a training presentation and approved the July 15 minutes, both by unanimous vote. It then recommended approval of text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to reduce the standard parking space width to 9 feet, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Planning Board Training (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the July 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendments to reduce standard parking width to 9 ft (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Nags Head Board of Adjustment will meet on August 14, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the May 8, 2025 minutes and swearing in of witnesses. The primary item is a variance request to demolish a nonconforming single‑family house and construct a new home at 8725 S. Old Oregon Inlet Road, located in the R‑2 Medium Density Residential zone.

• Approve minutes from May 8, 2025 (Schroeder Variance)
• Swear in witnesses
• Consider variance request for demolition and reconstruction at 8725 S. Old Oregon Inlet Road in R‑2 zone

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will adopt tax documents, approve minutes, and consider resolutions for fishing tournaments. The board will also discuss a text amendment to reduce building separation and renew a sand relocation cost share program.

• Adoption of FY 24/25 Year End Tax Adjustment and Settlement Reports
• Text amendment to reduce building separation from 20 feet to 10 feet for TW's Outdoor Outfitters
• Renewal of Sand Relocation and Dune Management Cost Share Program for FY 2025/26
• Resolutions authorizing Fall 2025 Fishing Tournaments for local clubs
• Discussion of Park Use Policies and Crowd Gathering Permits

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The consent agenda items—including FY 24/25 tax adjustment and settlement reports, minutes, and a resolution to donate three surplus police radar units to the Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Department—were approved unanimously. The Board also approved the request to hold a public hearing on September 3, 2025 to consider a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance proposed by TW’s Outdoor Outfitters, LLC.

• Approved August 6 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved FY 24/25 Year End Tax Adjustment Report (unanimous)
• Approved FY 24/25 Year End Tax Settlement Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to donate three Applied Concepts Stalker DSR‑E radar units to Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Department (unanimous)
• Approved request for public hearing on text amendment to UDO Section 10.86.2.4.2 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a text amendment from TW's Outdoor Outfitters to reduce the required building separation from 20 to 10 feet for accessory commercial buildings. They will also continue discussing allowable uses in the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District as part of the Strategic Plan. The board will receive reports and plan for a training session in August.

• Text amendment to Section 10.86.2.4.2 of the Unified Development Ordinance by TW's Outdoor Outfitters
• Reduce building separation from 20 feet to 10 feet when the additional building serves an accessory use to the principal commercial use
• Continued discussion of Strategic Plan Action Item 2.2 on allowable uses in the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District
• Planning Board training scheduled for August 19, 2025, led by Attorney Lauren Arizaga-Womble
• Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting

The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. No votes or approvals were recorded for any action items. The board continued discussion of the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District and scheduled training for August 19, 2025.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the financing and construction bids for an employee wellness facility and apartments. The board will also consider a grant application for the Hargrove Street Bathhouse replacement and a budget amendment for FY 25/26.

• Construction bids and financing contract for Phase I Town Hall Campus Master Plan (Employee Wellness Facility and Apartments)
• Grant application for the replacement of the Hargrove Street Bathhouse
• Budget Amendment #1 to FY 25/26 Budget
• Town-wide multi-year copier contract
• Business license/registration fee debt release/write-offs

The Board adopted the consent agenda unanimously, approving Budget Amendment #1, the Tax Adjustment Report, an Order to Collect Taxes, business license fee write‑offs, the June 11 minutes, and a five‑year copier contract with Systel. It also passed a resolution that self‑certifies higher micro‑purchase thresholds of $30,000 for equipment and construction, and $50,000 for services, effective through June 30, 2026.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #1 to FY 25/26 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Adjustment Report (unanimous)
• Approved Order to Collect Taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Business License/Registration Fee write‑offs (unanimous)
• Approved Town‑wide five‑year copier contract with Systel (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing higher federal micro‑purchase thresholds ($30K equipment/construction, $50K services) (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing request to finance the Phase I Town Hall Campus Master Plan, which includes a fitness facility and apartments. The board will also act on several consent agenda items such as a FY 24/25 budget amendment, a tax adjustment report, and joining the Carolina Public Entity Cooperative. Additional public hearings will address a zoning map amendment for the municipal complex and a grant application to replace the Hargrove Street bathhouse.

• Consideration of Budget Amendment #14 to FY 24/25 Budget (consent agenda)
• Consideration of Tax Adjustment Report (consent agenda)
• Resolution authorizing the Town to join the Carolina Public Entity Cooperative (CPEC)
• Public hearing request to consider financing for Phase I Town Hall Campus Master Plan – Fitness Facility/Apartments
• Public hearing for zoning map amendment of 5401 S Croatan Hwy parcel from R-3 to SPD-C (Village Institutional)

The Board of Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda after a motion by Commissioner Sanders and a second by Commissioner Lambert. The motion passed with a 3‑0 vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Siers excused. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Adopted June 11 agenda (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop on May 21, 2025. Commissioners will discuss the recommended municipal budget. The meeting includes a call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of recommended budget

The Board of Commissioners agreed to raise the tax rate to 23.2 cents. They allocated an extra 0.5 cents to the townwide beach‑nourishment levy, bringing that rate to 2 cents. The remaining 0.7 cents of the increase will be used to reduce the fund‑balance appropriation. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Increase tax rate to 23.2 cents (consensus)
• Add 0.5 cents to beach nourishment levy, raising it to 2 cents (consensus)
• Apply remaining 0.7 cents of tax increase to reduce fund‑balance appropriation (consensus)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a site plan amendment for the redevelopment of the Employee Wellness Facility. Members will also nominate a representative for the Septic Health Advisory Committee and discuss allowable uses in the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District.

• Site plan amendment for Employee Wellness Facility at 5401 S. Croatan Highway
• Nomination of a member to the Septic Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
• Discussion of Strategic Plan Action Item 2.2 regarding the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District

The board recommended and unanimously approved the site‑plan amendment to redevelop the employee wellness facility at 5401 S. Croatan Highway, including rezoning from R3 to SPDC Institutional and adding two workforce housing units. The board also unanimously nominated Basil Belsches to serve on the Septic Health Advisory Committee. Agenda and minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended and approved site‑plan amendment for employee wellness facility (unanimous)
• Nominated Basil Belsches to Septic Health Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:50 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance request from Mark and Carla Schroeder. The request seeks to exceed maximum lot coverage limits to allow for an above-ground pool.

• Variance request for 109 E. Lakeside Street regarding lot coverage for an above-ground pool

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing the Schroeders to exceed lot‑coverage limits to install an above‑ground pool at 109 E. Lakeside Street. The variance is conditioned on the pool and stairs being removed if the medical need ends, the property is sold to an unrelated owner, or it is placed into short‑ or long‑term rental. The decision was based on findings that the strict ordinance caused unnecessary hardship, the hardship stems from property‑specific conditions, and the variance qualifies as a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act.

• Approved variance to increase lot coverage for above‑ground pool (unanimous)
• Conditioned variance on removal of pool/stairs if medical need ends
• Conditioned variance on removal if property transferred to unrelated owner
• Conditioned variance on removal if property placed into short‑ or long‑term rental
• Recognized variance as reasonable accommodation under Fair Housing Act

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive the Town Manager's recommended FY 2025-26 operating budget, capital improvement plan, and updated fee schedule. The board is also scheduled to set public hearings for a zoning map amendment on municipal complex property, a zoning text amendment for the SPD-C district, and the proposed budget. Consent agenda items include a budget amendment, an AT&T lease extension, and beach monitoring contracts.

• Budget Amendment #13 to FY 24/25 budget
• Fourth Amendment to New Cingular Wireless (AT&T) lease for South Nags Head Water Tank
• Approval of McKim & Creed and Moffatt & Nichol proposals for annual beach monitoring surveys ($ amount not specified)
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 5401 S Croatan Highway parcel from R-3 to SPD-C (Village) Institutional
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment to UDO Section 9.36 for accessory uses in SPD-C district

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and two proclamations recognizing National Police Officer’s Week (May 11‑17, 2025) and National Public Works Week (May 18‑24, 2025). It then approved the Consent Agenda, which included Budget Amendment #13, a Tax Adjustment Report, a lease amendment with AT&T, contracts for beach‑monitoring surveys, and several public‑hearing requests for the upcoming operating budget and zoning changes. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted National Police Officer’s Week proclamation (May 11‑17, 2025) (unanimous)
• Adopted National Public Works Week proclamation (May 18‑24, 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #13 to FY 24/25 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Adjustment Report (unanimous)
• Approved fourth amendment to AT&T lease for South Nags Head water tank (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with McKim & Creed ($69,880) and Moffatt & Nichol ($63,485) for 2025 beach monitoring surveys (unanimous)
• Approved public‑hearing requests for operating budget, CIP requests, and zoning amendments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a recessed session of the Nags Head Board of Commissioners. The board will consider a presentation on the staff medical plan, followed by public comment and other routine items. After the regular agenda, the meeting will recess to a FY 25/26 budget workshop.

• Presentation and Consideration of Staff Medical Plan
• Recess to FY 25/26 Budget Workshop

The Board adopted the April 16 agenda unanimously. A motion to approve the Carolina Public Entity Cooperative (CPEC) medical plan was passed unanimously. The Board also moved to recess the meeting to the FY 25/26 Budget Workshop, which was approved unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve CPEC medical plan (unanimous)
• Recess to FY 25/26 Budget Workshop (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a map amendment to rezone part of the Nags Head Municipal Complex to resolve split-zoning. Members will also discuss allowable uses for the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District and a text amendment for the SPD-C District.

• Rezoning southernmost portion of Nags Head Municipal Complex from R-3 to SPD-C Institutional
• Text amendment to Section 9.36 regarding allowable accessory uses for 'Municipal Building' in SPD-C District
• Discussion of Strategic Plan Action Item 2.2 regarding Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District
• Review of Legislative Bill Tracking Report

The board recommended and approved rezoning of the Town of Nags Head Municipal Complex from R‑3 (High‑Density Residential) to SPD‑C (Village Institutional) to resolve split‑zoning. The board also approved a text amendment to Section 9.36 of the Unified Development Ordinance to clarify accessory uses for municipal buildings. Both motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved rezoning of Municipal Complex to SPD‑C (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to Section 9.36 to add accessory uses (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to increase the number of fueling dispensers allowed at fueling stations and the allowable floor area of convenience stores in the C-2 General Commercial Zoning District. Other notable items include a site plan amendment for a Starbucks at 7100 South Croatan Highway, approval of a living shoreline project design, and consideration of bids for street resurfacing and drainage improvements. The Board will also discuss a resolution requesting state authority to build housing for local government employees and consider purchasing property at 4222 South Croatan Highway.

• Public hearing: UDO text amendment to increase fueling dispensers and convenience store floor area in C-2 district
• Site plan amendment for Starbucks construction at 7100 South Croatan Highway
• Consideration of living shoreline project design scope for Soundside Event Site and Harvey Site
• Consideration of bids for FY 24-25 street resurfacing, water main, and drainage improvements
• Resolution requesting NC General Assembly to expand authority for Dare County towns to construct housing for local government employees

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of the property at 4222 South Croatan Highway. They also adopted proclamations for Dark Sky Week, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Fair Housing Month. The Consent Agenda was approved, authorizing Budget Amendment #12, the Tax Adjustment Report, cart‑rollback contracts for 2025, and traffic‑control map amendments for Engagement Hill Loop and Gray Eagle Street.

• Approved purchase of property at 4222 South Croatan Highway (unanimous)
• Adopted Dark Sky Week proclamation (April 21‑28, 2025) (unanimous)
• Adopted Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Fair Housing Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #12 to FY 24/25 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved cart rollback contracts for May‑Jun and Jul‑Oct 2025 ($201,600) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Traffic Control Map to add No Parking signs at Engagement Hill Loop (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Traffic Control Map to remove No‑Thru Trucks zone on Gray Eagle Street (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will vote on a site plan amendment for a new Starbucks at 7100 S. Croatan Highway. They will also consider initiating zoning map and text amendments affecting the Nags Head Municipal Complex and the SPD-C Village at Nags Head Institutional Zoning Designation. Additional discussion will examine allowable uses within the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District.

• Site plan amendment for Starbucks Restaurant at 7100 S. Croatan Highway
• Request to initiate zoning map and text amendments for Nags Head Municipal Complex and SPD-C Village at Nags Head Institutional Zoning Designation
• Discussion of Strategic Plan Action Item 2.2 on allowable uses in the Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on proposed financing for Ocean Rescue Housing construction and the purchase of 4222 S. Croatan Hwy. Other items include a text amendment request to allow more fueling dispensers and larger convenience stores in C-2 zoning, an update on the Public Services Facility construction, and discussion of the next beach nourishment project. The consent agenda covers budget amendments, a pay plan update for Ocean Rescue, and a resolution to terminate an easement for a sewage treatment facility at the Soundside Event Site.

• Public hearing on financing terms for Ocean Rescue Housing and purchase of 4222 S. Croatan Hwy
• Text amendment request to increase fueling dispensers and convenience store floor area in C-2 district
• Resolution terminating town's easement for sewage treatment facility at Soundside Event Site
• Consideration of Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan adoption
• Pay plan update and budget amendment for Ocean Rescue Pay

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review two text amendment requests regarding commercial zoning. The board will also continue discussions regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

• Text amendment for Nags Head 87, LLC to increase fueling dispensers and convenience store size in C-2 General Commercial Zoning District
• Text amendment request from Scott Shields to allow 'Bar/Lounge' as a permitted use in C-5 Historic Character Commercial Zoning District
• Discussion regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will discuss several consent agenda items, including a budget amendment and tax adjustment report. They will consider a multi‑year July 4th fireworks contract with Zambelli. A public hearing will be requested to evaluate financing for Ocean Rescue housing and the purchase of 4222 S. Croatan Highway. Additional items include a pay‑plan update for Ocean Rescue lifeguards.

• Budget Amendment #10 to FY 24/25 Budget
• Tax Adjustment Report
• Multi‑Year July 4th fireworks contract with Zambelli
• Public hearing request for financing Ocean Rescue housing and purchase of 4222 S. Croatan Highway
• Pay‑plan update to increase Ocean Rescue lifeguard starting rate (Budget Amendment 10.A)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will adopt the agenda and hear public comments. It will vote on a Beach Nourishment Maintenance Capital Project Ordinance Amendment and a Conflict of Interest Policy. New business includes reviewing construction bids for two sections of the Old Oregon Inlet Rd drainage infrastructure improvements and a Budget Amendment 9.1.

• Beach Nourishment Maintenance Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #14
• Consideration of Conflict of Interest Policy
• Construction bids for S Old Oregon Inlet Rd Drainage Infrastructure Improvements (Project Area #13)
• Construction bids for S Old Oregon Inlet Rd Drainage Infrastructure Improvements (Project Area #12)
• Consideration of Budget Amendment 9.1

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review construction bids for drainage infrastructure on S Old Oregon Inlet Rd. The meeting includes a proposed ordinance amendment for beach nourishment restoration and a budget amendment.

• Beach Nourishment Maintenance Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #14
• S Old Oregon Inlet Rd Drainage Infrastructure Improvements (Project Area #13) construction bids
• S Old Oregon Inlet Rd Drainage Infrastructure Improvements (Project Area #12) construction bids
• Budget Amendment 9.1
• Conflict of Interest Policy

Planning Board

The Nags Head Planning Board will discuss several ongoing topics, including continued discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units. The board will hear two Planning & Development Director reports covering recent commissioner actions and upcoming work. Additional items include a presentation on the Dark Skies, Bright Stars Initiative and review of the 2025 Submittal Calendar.

• Continued discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Planning & Development Director's Report – December 4, 2024
• Planning & Development Director's Report – January 8, 2025
• Presentation of Dark Skies, Bright Stars Initiative
• Discussion and acceptance of 2025 Submittal Calendar

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a special use permit/site plan amendment for the Soundside Event Site. They will also consider Budget Amendment #8 for FY 24/25, an annual audit contract, capital project fund amendments for the Public Services Complex, and acceptance of a NC Land & Water Fund Grant for a living shoreline at Harvey Soundside Access. Other items include a closed session for a personnel matter and updates on appointments.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit/Site Plan Amendment for Soundside Event Site
• Budget Amendment #8 to FY 24/25 Budget
• Capital Project Fund Amendment #6 (General) and #4 (Water) for Public Services Complex
• Consideration of acceptance of NC Land & Water Fund Grant for Harvey Soundside Access living shoreline
• Annual Audit Contract and audit report presentation