Nags Head, North Carolina

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La Junta de Ajuste de Nags Head considerará una apelación de la interpretación del Director de Planificación de la Sección 8.6.3.7.1 de la Ordenanza de Desarrollo Unificado, que regula las reducciones del retroceso del patio delantero. La apelación fue presentada por Sebastian Ojanguren en relación con la propiedad en 10023 E. Pelican Street. Este es el único punto sustantivo de la agenda, junto con el pase de lista rutinario y la aprobación de las actas.

• Apelación de una Decisión Administrativa por Sebastian Ojanguren respecto a la reducción del retroceso del patio delantero en 10023 E. Pelican Street
• Interpretación de la Sección 8.6.3.7.1 de la UDO sobre las reducciones del retroceso del patio delantero
• Aprobación de las actas del 14 de agosto de 2025 (Sim Variance)

Board of Commissioners

La Junta de Comisionados llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre la propuesta de un hotel de 26 habitaciones y una enmienda de texto para permitir usos recreativos dependientes del agua en desarrollos comerciales de uso mixto. También considerarán una enmienda presupuestaria para el año fiscal 2026/27, discutirán regulaciones sobre actividades de concentración de multitudes y recibirán actualizaciones sobre la alimentación de la playa y un proyecto de sendero de uso múltiple.

• Audiencia pública para un hotel de 26 habitaciones en 7001 S. Croatan Highway (derecho adquirido/permiso de uso especial)
• Audiencia pública para enmendar la Sección 7.32 del UDO para usos recreativos dependientes del agua en la superposición C-2
• Enmienda Presupuestaria #1 para el año fiscal 2026/27
• Discusión del Capítulo 4 del Código Municipal: Actividades de Concentración de Multitudes y Demostraciones Grupales
• Actualización sobre el Proyecto de Alimentación de la Playa 2026

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Board of Commissioners

Planning Board

La Junta de Planificación está considerando una enmienda de texto presentada por la Sra. Suzanne Baer en nombre de BIPA, LLC para enmendar la Sección 7.32 de la Ordenanza Unificada de Desarrollo. La enmienda permitiría los Usos Recreativos Dependientes del Agua como un uso permisible dentro de los Desarrollos Comerciales de Uso Mixto ubicados en el Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District. La junta también aprobará las actas del 19 de mayo de 2026, recibirá un informe sobre las acciones de la Junta de Comisionados del 3 de junio de 2026 y discutirá el informe del director de planificación y el seguimiento legislativo.

• Solicitud de enmienda de texto de Suzanne Baer/BIPA, LLC para enmendar la Sección 7.32 de la UDO para usos recreativos dependientes del agua en Desarrollos Comerciales de Uso Mixto dentro del Commercial Outdoor Recreation Overlay District
• Aprobación de las actas del 19 de mayo de 2026
• Informe sobre las acciones de la Junta de Comisionados del 3 de junio de 2026
• Informe del Director de Planificación y Desarrollo para el 3 de junio de 2026
• Actualización sobre el Seguimiento Legislativo

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

La Junta de Comisionados de Nags Head revisará varios elementos del orden del día de consentimiento, incluida una enmienda al presupuesto FY 2025/26, un informe de ajuste impositivo y ordenanzas de proyectos de capital relacionados con el agua. Una audiencia pública considerará los comentarios de los ciudadanos y adoptará el presupuesto operativo FY 2026/27, el plan de pagos, el programa de mejoras de capital y el calendario de tarifas consolidadas. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen evaluar las ofertas para la eliminación de escombros por desastre y renovar un contrato de monitoreo de escombros, así como las designaciones de la junta y comités.

• Consideración de la Enmienda de Presupuesto #12 al Presupuesto FY 2025/26
• Consideración del Informe de Ajuste Impositivo
• Consideración de la Ordenanza de Proyecto de Capital de Agua FY 2025/26
• Audiencia pública para adoptar la Ordenanza de Presupuesto FY 2026/27, Plan de Pagos, CIP y Calendario de Tarifas Consolidadas
• Consideración de las Ofertas de Eliminación de Escombros por Desastre y Renovación del Contrato de Monitoreo de Escombros

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

La Junta de Comisionados de Town of Nags Head llevará a cabo un taller de presupuesto. Los comisionados discutirán el presupuesto recomendado por el Administrador Municipal para el año fiscal 2026/27 y el plan financiero para el año fiscal 2027/28. La agenda enumera estos puntos solo para discusión.

• Discusión del Presupuesto Recomendado del Administrador Municipal para el año fiscal 2026/27
• Discusión del Plan Financiero para el año fiscal 2027/28

Planning Board

La Junta de Planificación de Nags Head se reunirá el 19 de mayo de 2026 a las 9:00 AM. La junta considerará un Permiso de Uso Especial y una Revisión del Plan del Sitio presentados por Michael Robinson, P.E. en nombre de Tar Heel Motel of OBX para un hotel de dos pisos y 26 habitaciones para huéspedes. La propiedad está ubicada en 7001 S. Croatan Highway, tiene zonificación C-2 General Commercial y se encuentra dentro del Hotel Overlay District. La reunión también abordará la aprobación rutinaria de la agenda, la aprobación de las actas, los comentarios del público y diversos informes.

• Consideración del Permiso de Uso Especial/Revisión del Plan del Sitio para el proyecto hotelero Tar Heel Motel of OBX
• Aprobación de la agenda
• Aprobación de las actas del 21 de abril de 2026
• Comentarios del público/respuesta de la audiencia
• Informes sobre las acciones de la Junta de Comisionados y la actualización del Director de Planificación y Desarrollo

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

La Junta de Comisionados llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre una reducción de estacionamiento para el centro de tratamiento de cáncer del Outer Banks Hospital, nuevas concesiones de la UDO para bares de vino y tabernas (taprooms), y una sala de espera de restaurante para Blue Moon Restaurant. También considerarán el financiamiento del Proyecto de Alimentación de la Playa 2026, incluyendo un acuerdo interlocal con el Condado de Dare y la emisión de un bono de obligación especial. El administrador municipal presentará el presupuesto recomendado para el año fiscal 26/27 y el plan de mejoras de capital, y la agenda de consentimiento incluye enmiendas presupuestarias, ajustes fiscales y actualizaciones de la política de personal, incluyendo una nueva política de GenAI.

• Audiencia pública para un derecho adquirido/permiso de uso especial/enmienda del plan del sitio por parte del Outer Banks Hospital para un centro de tratamiento de cáncer en 4927 S. Croatan Highway, incluyendo una solicitud de reducción de estacionamiento
• Audiencia pública para una enmienda de texto de la UDO para establecer 'Wine Bar' y 'Taproom' como usos permitidos con regulaciones suplementarias
• Audiencia pública para una enmienda de texto de la UDO para crear el uso accesorio de 'Restaurant Waiting Lounge', y un permiso de uso especial para Blue Moon Restaurant en 101 & 102 E. Dove Street
• Consideración de un acuerdo interlocal con el Condado de Dare y la emisión de un bono de obligación especial para el Proyecto de Alimentación de la Playa 2026
• Presentación del presupuesto recomendado por el Administrador Municipal para el año fiscal 26/27, el CIP propuesto para el año fiscal 26/27–año fiscal 30/31, y el programa de tarifas consolidado actualizado

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

La Junta de Planificación considerará dos enmiendas de texto al UDO. Una establecería un nuevo uso de 'Restaurant Waiting Lounge', propuesto por Albemarle & Associates en nombre de Blue Moon Restaurant. La otra, iniciada por la Junta de Comisionados, añadiría los usos de 'Wine Bar' y 'Taproom' con regulaciones suplementarias. La junta también recibirá el informe del Director de Planificación y Desarrollo y una actualización sobre el plan estratégico.

• Consideración de la enmienda de texto revisada del UDO para el uso de 'Restaurant Waiting Lounge' por Blue Moon Restaurant
• Consideración de la enmienda de texto del UDO iniciada por la Junta de Comisionados para los usos de 'Wine Bar' y 'Taproom'
• Informe sobre las acciones de la Junta de Comisionados del 1 y 15 de abril de 2026
• Informe del Director de Planificación y Desarrollo del 1 de abril de 2026
• Actualización sobre el Plan Estratégico del Retiro de la Junta de Comisionados de febrero de 2026

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

La Junta de Comisionados de Nags Head llevará a cabo una sesión recesada para considerar dos audiencias públicas relacionadas con el restaurante Blue Moon: una enmienda al texto del UDO para crear un nuevo uso accesorio de 'Sala de Espera de Restaurante' y un permiso de uso especial para el plan de desarrollo unificado en 101 & 102 E. Dove Street. La junta también recibirá una presentación sobre la Actualización del Plan Estratégico del retiro de febrero de 2026 y considerará una resolución de apoyo al Mid-Currituck Bridge. Otros puntos incluyen una enmienda presupuestaria y la discusión sobre la retención del abogado del pueblo.

• Consideración de la Enmienda Presupuestaria #10 al Presupuesto del año fiscal 25/26
• Audiencia Pública: Enmiendas al texto del UDO para crear el uso accesorio de 'Sala de Espera de Restaurante'
• Audiencia Pública: Permiso de Uso Especial/Enmienda al Plan del Sitio para el restaurante Blue Moon en 101 & 102 E. Dove Street
• Presentación y discusión de la Actualización del Plan Estratégico del retiro de febrero de 2026
• Consideración de la Resolución de Apoyo al 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

Board of Commissioners

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will consider a construction contract for the 2026 Beach Nourishment Project, a budget amendment, and a public hearing for a group development at 2230 S. Croatan Highway. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Annual Audit Report and updates on shoreline management.

• Consideration of 2026 Beach Nourishment construction contract
• Consideration of Budget Amendment #6 to FY 25/26 Budget
• Public hearing for group development at 2230 S. Croatan Highway
• Public hearing for UDO text amendment on pickleball court lighting
• Presentation of Annual Audit Report

The Board adopted the February 4 agenda (4‑0) and proclaimed March 1‑7 as Annual Safety Week (4‑0). It approved the consent agenda (4‑0), which included Budget Amendment #6, the Tax Adjustment Report, advertising delinquent tax liens, and authorizing foreclosures on 2025 taxes. The Board also adopted a resolution authorizing litigation to confirm or condemn beach nourishment easements for the 2026 Beach Nourishment Project.

• Adopted February 4 agenda as amended (4‑0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring Annual Safety Week March 1‑7, 2026 (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #6 to FY 25/26 budget (adopted)
• Approved Tax Adjustment Report (adopted)
• Approved advertisement of delinquent tax liens (adopted)
• Authorized commencement of foreclosures on 2025 tax liens (adopted)
• Adopted resolution authorizing litigation to confirm or condemn beach nourishment easements (adopted)

Board of Commissioners

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a Special Use Permit and site plan for two new buildings—retail, an art gallery, and accessory storage—at 2230 S. Croatan Highway, a C-2 General Commercial site. The board will also review a text amendment to change lighting levels for publicly owned pickleball courts. Additional agenda items include routine approvals, public comment, reports, and acceptance of the 2026 submittal calendar.

• Special Use Permit/Site Plan Review for two buildings at 2230 S. Croatan Highway (retail, art gallery, storage)
• Text amendment to lighting levels for publicly owned pickleball courts
• Discussion and acceptance of the 2026 Submittal Calendar

The board elected Meade Gwinn as chair and David Elder as vice‑chair, each unanimously. It approved its agenda, the December 16, 2025 minutes, and the 2026 Submittal Calendar. The board denied the special use permit for the proposed retail, art gallery and storage project at 2230 S. Croatan Highway, citing architectural design concerns, with a unanimous vote. The board also approved a text amendment to increase lighting levels and extend the curfew to 10 PM for publicly owned and accessible pickleball courts, unanimously.

• Elected Meade Gwinn as Planning Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected David Elder as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for 2230 S. Croatan Highway project (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to increase pickleball court lighting and extend curfew to 10 PM (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Submittal Calendar (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:25 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a budget amendment, tax adjustments, an Ocean Rescue pay plan amendment, and a reflective address signs program. They will also discuss a policy for workforce housing and hold closed sessions on litigation and beach nourishment legal issues.

• Budget Amendment #5 to FY 25/26 Budget
• Amendment to Ocean Rescue Pay Plan with associated budget amendment
• Residential Reflective Address Signs Program with fee schedule update
• Board Policy and Property Management Services Agreement for Workforce (Ocean Rescue) Housing
• Closed sessions to review past minutes and consult on Cherry, Inc litigation and beach nourishment legal issues