You will need one or two permits from the Colington Harbour Architectural Control Committee, at least one Dare County building permit, and (if you’re adjacent to water) a CAMA permit.
Architectural Control Committee (ACC)
Construction (or exterior alterations) of any building, fence, wall, or other structure requires review and approval of the Colington Harbour Architectural Control Committee. Any clearing, grading, or modification of the lot also requires approval.
Building Permit and Lot Modification Permit forms must be submitted to the CHA office for approval by the ACC BEFORE any construction or modification of the lot.
CHA Building Permit
All requests for approval of construction must be submitted on ACC Form 1, Building Permit, signed by the property owner and his/her contractor. Requests must contain the following minimum information and technical data:
(a) Name, address, and phone number of owner and contractor.
(b) Identification of Section and Lot number(s).
(c) One copy of a certified survey site plan prepared by a Registered Surveyor. It must be to scale and must show location of the proposed structure, all existing structures (if any), distance from the set-back lines, dimensions of structures, location of driveway, parking pad, and drain field (new or existing). Plats for groins, jetties, docks, piers and swim platforms must show location of construction and dimensions, and location of existing similar structures on the property, on adjacent properties, on property on the opposite side of the canals which are ninety (90) feet in width or less, and the approximate width of the canal. Plats for bulkhead repair or replacement must show location of construction and dimensions to scale.
(d) One copy of drawing to scale for all new home construction showing dimensions, floor plans and front, side and rear elevations. Construction drawings which include dimensions and elevations (if applicable) are sufficient for all other types of structures. Photos and dimensions are acceptable for mobile homes.
(e) No metal structure other than mobile homes in Sections W and X are permitted. All construction materials must conform to the North Carolina Building Code.
CHA Lot Modification Permit
The ACC Lot Modification Permit must include the name of the contractor, the original survey group level, the proposed survey ground level, and the reason for the modification. Engineering plans may be required.
The ACC reviews completed applications monthly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at
9:00 am.
Dare County Planning Department
Building permits must be obtained from the appropriate inspection office for the geographical location of the construction project. Sub-permits for mechanical, plumbing or electrical work may be obtained at any of the offices regardless of the construction location. Dare County Planning Department
Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)
The Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) program manages development in coastal areas by requiring permits for development in Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs). AECs are coastal areas that contain natural hazards or important environmental, economic, or cultural resources. Development is defined as any type of construction, associated land clearing, or land alteration. (This includes bulkhead repair or replacement.) Dare County CAMA office