Southern Shores public meetings in 2024

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council is holding a public hearing on a zoning text amendment that would require a permit to remove trees over 6 inches in diameter on unimproved lots, with exceptions for emergencies. The council will also discuss beach monitoring results, Chicahauk sidewalk maintenance, and other routine business.

• Public hearing on ZTA-24-05: tree removal permit requirement for unimproved lots
• 2024 Beach Monitoring Update by Ken Willson, Coastal Protection Engineering
• Consideration of Chicahauk Sidewalks Maintenance
• Historic Landmarks Commission re-appointments
• Resolution #2024.12.01: 2025 Council Meeting Schedule

The Town Council unanimously adopted ZTA-24-05, a zoning text amendment that requires a lot disturbance/stormwater management permit for removing trees over 6 inches in diameter on unimproved commercial lots, with an emergency exception. The council also approved taking over maintenance of Chicahauk sidewalks in exchange for expanded easement use, and reappointed Historic Landmarks Commission members. No public comment was made during the tree ordinance hearing.

• Adopted ZTA-24-05 tree removal permit ordinance, restricted to commercial properties (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Chicahauk easement for expanded town use, taking over sidewalk maintenance (unanimous)
• Reappointed Charlie Andrews and Michael Guarracino, appointed Wanda Brett Jordan to Historic Landmarks Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with correction to October 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized town manager to hire a consultant for long-term planning (consensus after closed session)

Planning Board

The Southern Shores Planning Board is meeting to consider a zoning text amendment (ZTA-24-05) that would require a lot disturbance/stormwater management permit to remove trees larger than 6 inches in diameter on unimproved lots in all zoning districts, with exceptions for tree emergencies. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment periods.

• ZTA-24-05: proposed amendment to Town Code Section 36-171 requiring a permit for removing trees >6 inches diameter on unimproved lots
• Exceptions to permit requirement when a tree emergency is deemed to exist
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2023 and July 15, 2024 meetings

The Southern Shores Planning Board unanimously approved ZTA-24-05, a zoning text amendment requiring a lot disturbance/stormwater management permit to remove trees over 6 inches in diameter within setbacks on unimproved lots in all zoning districts, with an emergency exception. The board also approved the order for case VA-24-01, authorizing the chair to sign it. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ZTA-24-05 requiring permits for tree removal in setbacks on unimproved lots in all zoning districts, with emergency exception (5-0)
• Approved Order VA-24-01 and authorized Chairperson Ward to sign it, with spelling correction (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2024 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to consider VA-24-01 order after minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. Key decisions include awarding a bid for Town Hall renovations, approving a contract for the Juniper/Trinitie culvert bridge replacement, and amending policies on leave sharing and floating holidays. The agenda also includes a resolution supporting an environmental designation for Jockey's Ridge State Park and a budget amendment for cemetery revenues.

• Town Hall Renovations – consideration of bid award
• Juniper/Trinitie Culvert Bridge Replacement – construction administration and inspection contract
• Resolution in support of reinstating an Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) designation for Jockey's Ridge State Park
• Budget amendment to recognize revenues received for cemetery
• Policy amendments on voluntary leave sharing and floating holiday

The council authorized the town manager to contract for door replacement up to $94,573 and to work with low bidder Sussex Development to reduce the renovation scope and cost. It also approved contracts for construction administration and inspection for the Juniper/Trinitie bridge, a voluntary leave sharing policy, a floating holiday policy, and reappointed Council Member Batenic to the Tourism Board.

• Authorized town manager to contract for door replacement up to $94,573 and negotiate lower-cost renovation options with Sussex Development (4-0)
• Approved construction administration contract with Kimley-Horn (up to $60,000) and CEI agreement with NCDOT (up to $125,038) for Juniper/Trinitie bridge (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary leave sharing policy for employees (unanimous)
• Approved floating holiday policy adding a flexible paid day off (unanimous)
• Reappointed Council Member Mark Batenic to Dare County Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, Jockey's Ridge AEC resolution, and minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Southern Shores Planning Board, acting as the Board of Adjustment, denied a variance application (VA-24-01) from Anthony S. Mina to subdivide the property at 75 E. Dogwood Trail. The applicant sought relief from Town Code sections requiring lots to front a public road and a 100-foot minimum lot width. The board voted 5-0 against all four statutory criteria required to grant a variance, and also denied the applicant's motion to preclude the hearing.

• Denied variance VA-24-01 for subdivision at 75 E. Dogwood Trl. (5-0)
• Denied applicant's Motion to Preclude the variance hearing (5-0)
• Voted 'no' on all four variance criteria: unnecessary hardship, peculiar hardship, hardship not self-created, and consistency with ordinance intent (5-0 each)
• Approved agenda with revision to strike May 15, 2023 minutes
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2024 meeting

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council will reconvene to consider awarding a bid for constructing a new bridge to replace the culvert at Juniper and Trinitie Trail. The meeting follows a prior recess and includes standard procedural items.

• Consideration of awarding bid for new bridge at Juniper and Trinitie Trail culvert replacement

The Town Council unanimously approved awarding the construction contract for the new Trinitie Trail Bridge to Smith Rowe LLC for $1,667,178.70. The project replaces the existing culvert and must be substantially complete within 180 days of the notice to proceed. Public comment raised aesthetic concerns, but the council moved forward without changes.

• Awarded bridge construction contract to Smith Rowe LLC for $1,667,178.70 (4-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute contract and issue notices
• Adjourned meeting at 9:24 AM (unanimous)

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting to approve annual Reconstruction Task Force members and a cemetery budget amendment. They will also hear audit presentations, staff reports, and consider a Channel Marker Maintenance Agreement, the NC 12 Path Construction Project bid award, and security camera software replacement budget amendments.

• Approval of Annual Reconstruction Task Force Members
• Budget Amendment for cemetery funds
• Bid Award for NC 12 Path Construction Project
• Budget Amendment for Security Camera Software Replacement/Upgrade
• Channel Marker Maintenance Agreement

The Town Council unanimously approved a contract with H&H Contracting for construction and repair of multi-use paths along NC 12/Duck Rd, totaling $452,583.21. The council also approved a channel marker maintenance agreement, a budget amendment for security camera upgrades, and appointed members to the Entry Corridor Enhancement Committee. The audit was presented with no material issues.

• Approved consent agenda including Reconstruction Task Force members and cemetery budget amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Southern Shores Entry Corridor Enhancement Committee (unanimous)
• Approved channel marker maintenance agreement with SSCA and Martins Point HOA, contingent on CG-2554 form and 14-day payment amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized town manager to contract with H&H Contracting for multi-use path construction ($313,915.34) and repair ($138,667.87) (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for security camera software replacement/upgrade (unanimous)

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council is holding its regular meeting to approve consent agenda items including surplus property resolutions, a fee schedule amendment, and a budget amendment for Everyone's Playground. They will also hear staff reports on various projects and discuss new business such as the Entry Corridor Enhancement Committee, policy amendments, sand fence and beach grass, and a tourism impact grant. A closed session is scheduled for a legal matter.

• Surplus Resolution #2024.09.01: Police Dept. property conveyance to a nonprofit (NCGS §160A-280)
• Surplus Resolution #2024.09.02: Public Works surplus
• Fee Schedule Amendment
• Budget Amendment - Everyone's Playground
• Policy Amendments: Group Health Insurance and Leave Without Pay

The Southern Shores Town Council approved several items, including a consent agenda with surplus resolutions, a fee schedule amendment, a budget amendment for Everyone's Playground, and Planning Board appointments. They also approved personnel policy updates clarifying health insurance eligibility and leave accrual, authorized an additional $13,000 for sand fence and beach grass installation, and authorized applying for a $200,000 Tourism Impact Grant for multiuse path repairs. The council discussed forming an Entry Corridor Enhancement Committee but took no formal action, and entered closed session without taking action afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including surplus resolutions, fee schedule amendment, budget amendment, and Planning Board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved personnel policy updates for health insurance eligibility and leave accrual (unanimous)
• Authorized $13,000 from Beach Nourishment Capital Reserve Fund for sand fence and beach grass (unanimous)
• Authorized application for $200,000 Tourism Impact Grant for multiuse path repairs (unanimous)
• Discussed forming Entry Corridor Enhancement Committee; no formal action taken
• Entered closed session under N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3); no action taken upon return

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council is holding a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on ZTA-24-04, a zoning text amendment that would establish planned unit developments as a special use, add cryptocurrency mining as a prohibited use in all zoning districts, and require a permit to remove trees over 6 inches in diameter on unimproved lots. The council will also consider a Dare County Motorola Flex RMS Interlocal Agreement, discuss future accessory dwelling unit (ADU) discussions, and handle budget amendments, police officer swearing-in ceremonies, and staff reports.

• Public hearing on ZTA-24-04: zoning text amendment for planned unit developments, cryptocurrency mining prohibition, and tree removal permit requirement
• Dare County Motorola Flex RMS Interlocal Agreement
• Budget Amendments 1-14 (encumbered funds) and #15 & #16
• Swearing in of police officers Sophia Wright and Tucker Melton
• Consideration of future Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) discussions

The council unanimously approved ZTA-24-04, a zoning text amendment that establishes planned unit developments as a special use, prohibits cryptocurrency mining facilities, and requires tree removal permits in general commercial districts only. The council also unanimously authorized an interlocal agreement for a regional Flex CAD system. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural or informational.

• Approved ZTA-24-04 with amendments (unanimous)
• Restricted mandatory tree removal permits to general commercial districts only
• Added 'facilities' to cryptocurrency mining prohibition
• Authorized Town Manager and Police Chief to sign Dare County Motorola Flex RMS interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments 1-16 and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Southern Shores Planning Board will consider ZTA-24-04, a zoning text amendment that proposes new rules for planned unit developments, bans bitcoin mining in all districts, and requires permits for removing large trees on unimproved lots. The board will also continue discussing accessory dwelling units and living space in accessory structures.

• ZTA-24-04 zoning text amendment with planned unit development rules, bitcoin mining ban, and tree-removal permit requirements
• Continued discussion of accessory structures with living space and accessory dwelling units

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a public hearing on adopting the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and another on code amendments related to flood zone elevation documentation. The council will also discuss commercial design standards and receive staff reports on permits, affordable housing, police, fire, and a milfoil survey. The meeting concludes with a closed session for the town manager's performance evaluation.

• Public hearing: Adoption of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Public hearing: TCA-24-02, code amendments to add definitions for 'development' and 'development approval' and allow FEMA-approved forms for flood zone elevation in shaded X and X zones
• Discussion & direction: ZTA-24-03 Commercial Design Standards
• Staff reports: monthly permit report, affordable housing, police and fire reports, milfoil survey update
• Closed session: Town Manager's annual performance evaluation

The Town Council adopted ZTA-24-03, the commercial design standards, with a change replacing 'shall' with 'may' on page five. A prior motion to adopt with more extensive deletions failed. The council also adopted the Comprehensive CAMA Land Use Plan and TCA-24-02, a flood zone code amendment.

• Adopted ZTA-24-03 commercial design standards with 'may' substituting for 'shall' (3-2)
• Failed motion to adopt ZTA-24-03 with deletions of items 1, 8, 9 (2-3)
• Adopted Resolution #2024-07-01 for CAMA Land Use Plan with grammatical corrections (unanimous)
• Adopted TCA-24-02 flood zone code amendment with NAVD 1988 datum change (unanimous)
• Consensus to direct staff on task force for 38-acre commercial district vision
• Consensus to authorize town manager to implement cemetery improvements

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend changing the language in Town Code Section 36-171 to apply tree-removal restrictions to all zoning districts, not just the general commercial district, and to include an exemption for diseased, dead, or hazardous trees. The board also unanimously approved TCA-24-02, which modernizes definitions and allows alternative documentation to demonstrate natural grade in certain flood zones. Discussions on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and short-term rental regulations were held, but no formal action was taken on those topics.

• Approved motion to change item four under 36-171 to apply to all zoning districts with diseased/dead/hazardous tree exemption (5-0)
• Approved TCA-24-02 to add definitions for 'development' and 'development approval' and allow FEMA-approved forms or licensed professional documentation for flood zone grade verification (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2024 minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council unanimously adopted the FY 2024-25 budget ordinance of $12,795,709, keeping the tax rate at $0.2358 per $100 valuation. The council also approved a $264,789 budget amendment for the 2024 street improvement project, authorized a milfoil survey MOU, designated 13 Skyline Rd. as a historic landmark, and tabled a commercial design standards amendment for further discussion.

• Adopted FY24-25 budget ordinance #2024.06.01 of $12,795,709 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment #30 of $264,789 for street improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU with NCDEQ for milfoil survey (consensus)
• Designated 13 Skyline Rd. as historic landmark (unanimous)
• Tabled ZTA-24-03 commercial design standards until July (unanimous)
• Authorized dismissal of affordable housing lawsuit (unanimous)
• Reappointed Planning Board members to 3-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment #31 (unanimous)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to approve minutes from its March 26 meeting and conduct a public hearing on a landmark designation application for 13 Skyline Rd. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on LDA-24-01 to designate 13 Skyline Rd as a Historic Landmark

The Historic Landmarks Commission unanimously recommended that the Town Council designate 13 Skyline Road as a Historic Landmark, based on its 1953 flat-top architecture and historical significance. The Commission also approved the written order granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for 116 Ocean Boulevard, allowing replacement of garage windows, doors, and siding shingles. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended designation of 13 Skyline Road as Historic Landmark (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness order for 116 Ocean Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for May 28, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Southern Shores Planning Board will consider a zoning text amendment (ZTA-24-03) that changes parking space width requirements, adds a parking reduction for tree planting, restates the definition of substantial improvement, and establishes commercial design standards. The board will also discuss affordable housing. Public comments are scheduled.

• ZTA-24-03: amend parking width requirements (Section 36-163(1)a)
• Add parking reduction for planting trees (Section 36-163(4)f)
• Restate definition of substantial improvement (Section 36-57)
• Establish commercial design standards (Section 36-179)
• Affordable housing discussion

The Planning Board voted 3-2 to recommend approval of ZTA-24-03, a commercial design standards text amendment, with changes including a minimum six-foot tree height at planting, a 0.35 finished area ratio, and a standard encouraging multiple buildings for multi-tenant sites. The board also unanimously authorized a presentation to Town Council requesting an affordable housing study committee and requested staff to add bitcoin mining to prohibited commercial uses.

• Recommended approval of ZTA-24-03 with amendments (3-2)
• Set finished area ratio at 0.35 for commercial buildings
• Changed tree requirement to 'shall be a minimum of six feet when planted'
• Added standard encouraging multiple buildings for multi-tenant sites
• Added low impact development stormwater techniques as encouraged standard
• Approved presentation to Town Council for affordable housing study committee (unanimous)
• Requested staff to add bitcoin mining to prohibited commercial uses (consensus)
• Approved agenda and March 18, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a public hearing on a lot width zoning text amendment, consideration of a budget amendment for equipment leases, and a proposed ordinance banning balloon releases. The council will also review the manager's recommended budget for FY24-25 and consider a bid award for the Skyline Rd. sidewalk project, among other items.

• Public Hearing ZTA-23-05 Lot Width
• Ordinance banning release of balloons
• Bid award for Skyline Rd. Sidewalk Project
• MOU with NC DEQ for Milfoil Treatment
• Budget amendments for PW equipment lease, document scanning, and cemetery

The Town Council adopted Ordinance 2024.05.01 banning the release of balloons within town limits, with a $250 civil penalty, in a unanimous 3-0 vote. The council also unanimously voted to table consideration of ZTA-23-05, a zoning text amendment regarding lot width requirements, to allow for further discussion. The council awarded the Skyline Rd. sidewalk project to the lowest bidder with a budget amendment of $85,000, and postponed action on a milfoil treatment MOU with NCDEQ to the June meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024.05.01 banning release of balloons (3-0)
• Tabled ZTA-23-05 lot width zoning text amendment (3-0)
• Awarded Skyline Rd. sidewalk project to lowest bidder with $85,000 budget amendment (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including three budget amendments (3-0)
• Approved agenda with amendment to move item 10 to first new business item (3-0)
• Postponed decision on NCDEQ milfoil treatment MOU to June meeting
• Agreed by consensus to establish working group for cemetery improvements

Town Council

The Town Council reviewed the draft FY 24-25 budget and unanimously approved Resolution #2024.04.01 authorizing the town manager to apply for a state loan or grant for three stormwater projects. The council also directed the fire chief to draft an informative letter to citizens about the cost of a fully paid fire department. No final budget was adopted; a public hearing is set for June 4, 2024.

• Approved Resolution #2024.04.01 authorizing stormwater grant application (unanimous)
• Directed Fire Chief to create letter on paid fire department costs (consensus)
• Reviewed draft FY 24-25 budget; no formal action taken
• Scheduled public hearing on budget for June 4, 2024

Planning Board

The Southern Shores Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on two zoning text amendments. The first (ZTA-23-05) would revise lot width definitions and measurement points. The second (ZTA-24-03) would change parking space widths, add parking reductions for tree planting, and introduce commercial design standards. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and hear public comments.

• ZTA-23-05: amend lot width requirements, add definition of lot width line, restate yard definition, amend preliminary plat requirements, amend building setback line and lot width definitions, establish new measuring point for lot width
• ZTA-24-03: amend parking space width for non-single-family uses, add parking reduction for planting trees, restate definition of substantial improvement, add commercial design standards, require commercial design elements on site plans
• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2024
• Public comment periods

The Planning Board unanimously approved ZTA-23-05, a zoning text amendment revising lot width definitions and measuring points, with a correction to reference 50, 75, or 100-foot widths as applicable. The board also discussed but did not vote on proposed commercial design standards, providing feedback for staff to revise and bring back for consideration.

• Approved ZTA-23-05 lot width amendment with correction (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved February 21, 2024 minutes as presented (4-0)
• Discussed commercial design standards; no vote, staff to revise
• Agreed to research Floor Area Ratio further with Planning Director

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council will meet to approve minutes, amend the budget, and discuss a proposed ordinance banning balloon releases. They will also hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment and review the 2024 beach monitoring proposal.

• Vote on Budget Amendment #25
• Discussion of Potential Ordinance Banning Balloon Releases
• Public Hearing on ZTA-24-02
• Review of 2024 Southern Shores Beach Monitoring Proposal
• Approval of Minutes from March 12, 2024

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including electing officers and approving minutes. The main item is an evidentiary hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for replacing garage windows, doors, and siding shingles at 116 Ocean Blvd.

• Evidentiary hearing on COA-24-01 for property at 116 Ocean Blvd.
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from March 28, 2023 meeting

The Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA-24-01) for Clayton Small to replace garage windows, garage doors, and siding shingles at 116 Ocean Blvd., a designated historic landmark. The commission found the work consistent with its adopted guidelines, specifically item B2. The meeting also included officer elections and approval of prior minutes.

• Approved COA-24-01 for garage window, door, and siding replacement at 116 Ocean Blvd. (3-0)
• Re-elected Lee Whitley as Chairperson (3-0)
• Elected Kristine Kiousis as Vice Chairperson (3-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously not to approve ZTA-23-05, a zoning text amendment that would have changed lot width definitions and measuring points, citing the need for further discussion. The board then approved ZTA-24-02, which requires a lot disturbance/stormwater permit to remove trees over 6 inches in diameter on unimproved lots in the general commercial zoning district, with a 4-1 vote. The board also recommended by consensus that these tree removal requirements apply to residential districts.

• ZTA-23-05 (lot width amendment) not approved unanimously
• ZTA-24-02 (tree removal permit in commercial district) approved 4-1
• Recommended tree removal requirements apply to residential districts (consensus)

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council is meeting to consider routine items and several new matters. Key actions include a public hearing on zoning text amendment ZTA-24-01, approval of a Mini-Brooks exception policy, and a resolution opposing helium balloon releases. The agenda also includes consent items, staff reports, and appointments.

• Public hearing on ZTA-24-01 (zoning text amendment)
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-03-02 opposing helium balloon releases
• Mini-Brooks Exception Policy approval (G.S. 143-64.32)
• Juniper Trinitie Culvert Bridge Replacement Design presentation by Kimley Horn
• Government & Education Access Channels proposed budget for 2024-2025

The Town Council unanimously adopted ZTA-24-01, a comprehensive zoning text amendment that removes multifamily dwellings as a permitted use in the general commercial district, establishes new setback and buffer requirements, prohibits certain uses like storage units and wind farms, and updates permit expiration rules. The council also approved a resolution opposing helium balloon releases, adopted a Mini-Brooks Act exemption for small engineering contracts, and directed the town manager to bid a package of file room and town hall improvements.

• Adopted ZTA-24-01 zoning text amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-03-02 opposing helium balloon releases (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-03-01 exempting small engineering contracts from Mini-Brooks Act (unanimous)
• Directed town manager to bid file room addition and town hall renovations/security upgrades (consensus)
• Reappointed Wanda Brett-Jordan to Historic Landmarks Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Charles Ries as second alternate to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including GEAC 2024-2025 budget (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Southern Shores Planning Board is reviewing ZTA-24-01, a zoning text amendment proposed by the town. The amendment would require a permit for removing trees over 6 inches in diameter on unimproved lots, allow multifamily dwellings as a special use in the general commercial district with 30% max lot coverage, and add various setback and buffer requirements for restaurants, drive-throughs, and mixed-use developments. The board is also considering changes to prohibited uses, permit time limits, and vested rights. This is a discussion and review item; no final decision is noted on the agenda.

• Tree removal permit for trees >6 inches diameter on unimproved lots
• Multifamily dwellings as special use in C district, 30% max lot coverage
• 50-ft setbacks for restaurants, drive-throughs, mixed-use from PUDs/residential
• 20-ft buffers for mixed-use and commercial abutting residential/PUD
• Amendments to prohibited uses, permit time limits, and vested rights

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council convened a regular meeting with procedural items, staff reports, and public comment. No substantive decisions were listed on the agenda; items were primarily informational or administrative.

Town Council

The Southern Shores Town Council is meeting to approve minutes, consider two budget amendments (one for a Planning Dept. file room addition and contract award, another for Ripple Fiber street repairs), and review a Historic Landmarks Commission application for 13 Skyline Rd. A closed session is scheduled under state law.

• Budget Amendment #23: file room addition for Planning Dept. and contract award
• Budget Amendment #24: Ripple Fiber street repair
• Historic Landmarks Commission application for 13 Skyline Rd.
• Minutes approval for Nov 14, 2023 and Dec 5, 2023 meetings