Stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to Currituck Sound and Ginguite Creek, Southern Shores is a premiere residential community on the Outer Banks. Located along US158 and NC 12, Southern Shores is known for its great weather, beautiful homes and tremendous community pride.
This Site provides information for residents and visitors who want to know more about Southern Shores town government, staff and services.
- Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on August 7, 2018 (7/19/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on August 7, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the hearing is to consider LDA-18-01, a Landmark Designation Application submitted by Clayton Small to designate 116 Ocean Blvd. […]
- Council Meeting Schedule 2018 (12/6/2017) - Council Meeting Schedule 2018
- Text to Join Notification System Provides Updated Beach Conditions (7/12/2018) - Dare County Release, Beach Safety Messaging, July 12 2018- Text to Join Notification System Provides Updated Beach Conditions
- Southern Shores Trial “No-Left Turn Event” Police Dept. Report (6/28/2018) - Southern Shores Trial “No-Left Turn Event” The Southern Shores Town Council decided to implement a trial “No-left Turn Event” for eastbound traffic at the intersection of US Highway 158 and South Dogwood Trail from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, 2018. The Town contracted to have appropriate […]
- Traffic Cams on US Hwy 158 and NC Hwy 12 Adjacent/In Southern Shores (6/26/2018) - Just a reminder, current traffic conditions may be viewed at any of the NCDOT webcams at: https://tims.ncdot.gov/tims/RegionSummary.aspx?co=28
- Reminder – NO WAKE in the Canals! (6/25/2018) - Reminder – NO WAKE in the Canals! The Town Code of ordinances in Southern Shores regulates water craft speed in the Town canals as follows: Sec. 34-23. – Wakes; speed limit. The owner of any boat using the waterways shall be responsible for ensuring that the boat is operated at such speeds as to leave […]
- Sign up for Emergency Alerts – Hurricane Season Began June 1 (6/21/2018) - Dare County News Sign up for Emergency Alerts – Hurricane Season Began June 1 Post Date:06/21/2018 3:17 p.m. Contact Drew Pearson, EM Director Phone252.475.5655 As the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1, communities in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico were still cleaning up from last year’s devastating hurricanes. Dare County Emergency Management […]
- Notice of Public Hearing July 10th -Consideration of FY 2018-2019 Capital Infrastructure Improvement Plan (6/18/2018) - Notice of Public Hearing- Consideration of FY 2018-2019 Capital Infrastructure Improvement Plan Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council, as a part of its regular scheduled meeting agenda of July 10, 2018, will hold a Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Capital Infrastructure Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The regular […]
- Southern Shores to Implement a Trial “No-Left Turn Event” for Eastbound Traffic at the Intersection of US Highway 158 And South Dogwood Trail (6/18/2018) - Citizens and residents are asked to not stop, illegally park, or congregate near the intersection in order to watch traffic or law enforcement operations during this exercise. Any interference with official law enforcement operations by private citizens will be considered disorderly conduct. Please remember vehicle parking is not allowed on public street rights-of-way (shoulders) in […]
- Cooper Joins Governors to Oppose Proposed Federal Legislation Which Would Charge States to Prevent Drilling Off Their Coasts (6/15/2018) - https://governor.nc.gov/news/cooper-joins-governors-oppose-legislation-demanding-ransom-order-be-exempt-offshore-drilling
- NCDOT Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Projects (6/8/2018) - NCDOT Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Projects
- Police and Fire Reports for May 2018 in Southern Shores (6/8/2018) - Police Report May 2018 Fire Report May 2018
- 2017 Dare County Beach Nourishment Project; Project Completion Report May 2018 (5/21/2018) - 2017 Dare County Beach Nourishment Project; Project Completion Report May 2018 Appendix A – As-built PV and XS KDH KH SS As-Built Plan View
- 5-17-18-ZTA-18-07 Nonconforming Lots (5/17/2018) - ZTA-18-07 Nonconforming Lots has been revised since its initial posting. The revised Zoning Text Amendment can be found here 5-17-18 ZTA-18-07 Nonconforming Lots
- Dare County Mosquito Control helps Dare County residents and visitors by suppressing mosquito populations and thereby eliminating potential mosquito borne diseases. (5/17/2018) - Mosquito Control Service Request Form or phone 473-5885 In addition to the Dare County mosquito suppression program there are precautions everyone can take to help protect from mosquito borne diseases. The following guidelines are designed to lessen any potential risk. • Avoid outdoor activity during dawn and dusk; when mosquito activity is high • Cover […]
- Press Release-Southern Shores to Implement a Trial “No-Left Turn Event” for Eastbound Traffic at the Intersection of US Highway 158 And South Dogwood Trail (5/2/2018) - Southern Shores to Implement a Trial “No-Left Turn Event” for Eastbound Traffic at the Intersection of US Highway 158 And South Dogwood Trail Click to View: No Left Turn Press Release
- DOT: Mid-Currituck bridge decision delayed (4/23/2018) - DOT: Mid-Currituck bridge decision delayed
- DRAFT – PRELIMINARY Design Plans for a Conceptual Walkway Along South Dogwood (4/13/2018) - 4/13/18 DRAFT – PRELIMINARY Design Plans for a Conceptual Walkway Along South Dogwood
- Final Beach Assessment 2018 March 26 Reports (4/2/2018) - FINAL Southern Shores Beach Assessment 2018 March 26 2017_Southern Shores Survey_Report Appendix 4 Ground Digital Photography Appendix 5 Field Book Pages
- Coyotes on the Outer Banks: a growing problem | The Coastland Times (3/22/2018) - Coyotes on the Outer Banks: a growing problem | The Coastland Times
- Call for Action on the 2018 Dwelling Insurance Rate Filing (3/21/2018) - 2018 Dwelling Filing OBAR OBHBA CALL FOR ACTION – updated Attached is a Call for Action on the 2018 Dwelling Insurance Rate Filing. Dwelling policyholders in Southern Shores are facing an increase of up to 39% on their wind coverage if this filing is not denied or negotiated to a lower rate by NC DOI Commissioner Mike Causey. The […]
- Dare County News – Plan Now for a Mandatory Evacuation and Reentry (3/15/2018) - Dare County News – Plan Now for a Mandatory Evacuation and Reentry
- Red Cross Blood Drive, Pitts Center, Friday April 6th 2018 (3/13/2018) -
- Surveying work along US Hwy 158 (3/13/2018) - Surveying work along US Highway 158 in the Town of Kitty Hawk from the Wright Memorial Bridge to the NC Highway 12 intersection is associated with planning for the possible future Mid-Currituck Bridge (TIP # R2576) currently still under extended environmental review by the NCDOT. The current visible work is comprised of surveying only.
- Southern Shores Recycling Informational Video (3/1/2018) - Southern Shores Recycling Informational Video
- NCDOT News Release (2/27/2018) - Alligator River Bridge on U.S. 64 to Close for Swing-Span Repairs March 14-21
- Effect the Loss of Tourism Dollars and Related “Occupancy Tax” Would Have on the Current Tax Rate (2/15/2018) - Effect the Loss of Tourism Dollars and Related “Occupancy Tax” Would Have on the Current Tax Rate in Southern Shores (Compiled by Outer Banks Tourism Bureau) Additional Funds Need If There Was No Occupancy Tax Occupancy Taxes for Short Term Rentals of Real Property
- Notice of Informational Meeting – Tuesday March 6, 2018 (2/9/2018) - Notice of Informational Meeting Tuesday March 6, 2018 3:OO PM – 5:00 PM On Tuesday March 6, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Ken Newell of Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects and architect for the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. performing the design of that organization’s potential new fire station, will display his design drawings and […]
- Southern Shores Opposed to Offshore Drilling (2/7/2018) - Southern Shores Opposed to Offshore Drilling Resolution 2018-02-01 OCS Oil & Gas Leasing Program – Status Summary And A Royalty & Revenue
- 2018 Filing Notice for Dare County Offices (1/29/2018) - 2018 Filing Notice for Dare County Offices
- Governor Pledges Legal Action to Prevent Drilling if North Carolina is Not Exempted (1/25/2018) - Governor Pledges Legal Action to Prevent Drilling if North Carolina is Not Exempted
- Dare County Occupancy Tax Video (1/24/2018) - Dare County Occupancy Tax Video
- Public Comment Opportunity for the new proposed (2019-2024) National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Progam (1/18/2018) - Public Comment Opportunity for the new proposed (2019-2024) National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. (“Offshore Drilling”) Comments are due by March 9, 2018. https://www.boem.gov/National-Program-Comment/
- Alligator Bridge closed to all traffic Jan 10-17 (1/10/2018) -
- Insurance commissioner rejects proposed NC homeowners rate increase (1/10/2018) - Insurance commissioner rejects proposed NC homeowners rate increase
- Now it’s wait and see on proposed N.C. insurance rate hike (1/10/2018) - Now it’s wait and see on proposed N.C. insurance rate hike
- NC Wildlife Commission Seeking Public Comment Through February 9 on Draft Wildlife Coyote Management Plan (1/9/2018) - http://www.ncwildlife.org/News-Archives/wildlife-commission-seeks-public-comment-through-feb-9-on-draft-coyote-management-plan
- CALL FOR ACTION on the NC Rate Bureau’s 2017 Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing (12/19/2017) - 2017 Insurance Filing CALL FOR ACTION
- Mayor Bennett’s Address to Leadership OBX’s Government Day, December 13, 2017 (12/14/2017) - Mayor Bennett’s Address to Leadership OBX’s Government Day, December 13, 2017 The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Outer Banks program offers a career building/community building opportunity each year for 24 people involved with local businesses, government, and other organizations. The Leadership OBX participants meet approximately once a month over a period of nine months […]
- Coyote Conflict Management Workshop Video -Dec. 6, 2017 (12/14/2017) -
- Council Meeting Schedule 2018 (12/6/2017) - Council Meeting Schedule 2018
- NC Rate Bureau Asks for 18.7 Percent Rate Hike for Homeowners Insurance (11/30/2017) - NC Rate Bureau Asks for 18.7 Percent Rate Hike for Homeowners Insurance
- A History of the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department (10/31/2017) - https://www.dropbox.com/s/hrzwqth25hmiksw/History%20of%20SSVFD.mp4?dl=0
- Coyote Conflict Management Workshop (10/26/2017) - Coyote Conflict Management Workshop_SoShores Coyote Conflict Management Workshop Presented free by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission Hosted by the Town of Southern Shores Wednesday December 6, 2017 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Pitts Center, 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail Southern Shores, NC 27949 (Limited Seating) Join us and hear from NC Wildlife Resources biologists about: […]
- What to Expect After Sand Is Placed On a Beach (10/26/2017) - An Explanation of “Beach Nourishment Profile Equilibration” – What to Expect After Sand Is Placed On a Beach
- Town Financial Statements (Annual Audit) for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 (ending June 30, 2017), As Received By and Presented To the Town Council (10/18/2017) - 2017 Audit – Town Financial Statements (Annual Audit) for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 (ending June 30, 2017), As Received By and Presented To the Town Council
- American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday October 24th, 2017 (10/16/2017) - Blood Drive Tuesday October 24th, 2017
- Residents with “Special Medical Needs” During Evacuation or Sheltering Are Urged to Update their Status with Dare County DSS (9/6/2017) - Residents with “Special Medical Needs” During Evacuation or Sheltering Are Urged to Update their Status with Dare County DSS in Preparation For Natural Disasters Special Medical Needs Brochure: Click Here Update Your status on Registry https://www.darenc.com/departments/health-human-services-/our-services/special-medical-needs-registry
- Placement of Political Signs in Southern Shores (9/5/2017) - Placement of Political Signs in Southern Shores Town Code Sections 36-57 and 36-165 require all political signs to be taken down within three calendar days after the event (election day). NC State law (NCGS 136-32) permits signs in the right-of-way of a NC State highway beginning on the 30th day before the beginning date of […]
- Southern Shores Beach Nourishment-Finished Project (8/21/2017) - Southern Shores Beach Nourishment-Finished Project
- Appeal period begins for debated flood insurance maps (8/18/2017) - Appeal period begins for debated flood insurance maps
- Staff Traffic Report of Options Aug 1 2017 (8/1/2017) - Staff Traffic Report of Options Aug 1 2017
- Occupancy Tax Administration and Use (7/31/2017) -
- Beach Nourishment Public Information briefing is scheduled for Wednesday Aug. 2nd (7/26/2017) - July 26, 2017 – The anticipated start date for Southern Shores Beach Nourishment could possibly begin this weekend Saturday, July 29th or Sunday, July 30th. There is also a possibility that the start date could be moved to mid-August. A Public Information briefing is scheduled for Wednesday Aug. 2nd at 1 pm in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.
- Town Engineer Costs Estimates For Three Construction Options for Walkway Along East Dogwood Trail (7/3/2017) - Town Engineer Costs Estimates For Three Construction Options for Walkway Along East Dogwood Trail
- Preliminary Design of Possible Pedestrian Walkway Along East Dogwood Trail (6/26/2017) - Considering the January 17, 2017 recommendation of the South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force presented to the Southern Shores Town Council on February 7, 2017, the Council directed the design of a 5’ wide walkway along South and East Dogwood Trails. The preliminary design of the first segment is now available. The walkway is […]
- NOTICE OF REVISED MEETING SCHEDULE (6/20/2017) - NOTICE OF REVISED MEETING SCHEDULE [NCGS §143-318.12(a)] In accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143-318.12(a) and §160A-71, NOTICE is hereby given to the Public that the Town Council of Southern Shores, at its Regular Meeting of June 20, 2017 did amend Resolution 2016-12-01 “COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2017”, by adding the following regular meeting to […]
- Juniper Trail Limited Opening (6/15/2017) - *Juniper Trail Limited Opening* After hearing from officials early this morning and after meeting with the on-site Supervisor this early AM, the Town Manager releases the following information: The segment of Juniper Trail under construction will now be open for two-way vehicle traffic on Monday through Friday after and before work hours (5:00 PM – […]
- Staff-Recommended FY 17-18 Capital Infrastructure Project List Now Posted (6/14/2017) - Staff-recommended infrastructure projects for FY 17-18 are now posted on the Town website on the following link. These have now been updated since they were presented to the Town Council earlier this year at its February 7, 2017 regular meeting. This posting will be advertised in a Public Hearing Notice for the Council’s WEDNESDAY July 5, […]
- Vacancies for Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees (6/12/2017) - Vacancies for Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees – Residents who may be interested in future appointment to Town boards, commissions, and committees, are encouraged to submit an application form to Town Hall, 5375 N. Virginia Dare Tail, Southern Shores, NC 27949. Submitted applications will be kept on file and will be considered as vacancies become […]
- Juniper Trail Construction Area (6/5/2017) - Notice: Street Construction Area on Juniper Trail has been designated today June 5, 2017 – A PORTION OF JUNIPER TRAIL WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK. Also expect temporary traffic delays. As a part of the Town’s adopted FY 2016/17 Capital Improvement Plan, a 400ft section of Juniper Trail south of the […]
- Town of Southern Shores Beach Nourishment Video (5/26/2017) -
- Building Inspection Schedule (5/26/2017) - Building Inspection Schedule – Effective May 29
- Motor Vehicle Break-Ins (5/19/2017) - Motor Vehicle Break-Ins
- Updated Project Schedule for Beach Nourishment (5/18/2017) - May 18, 2017 – Updated Project Schedule for Beach Nourishment
- Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company has released its latest estimated schedule for the 2017 Dare County Beach Nourishment Project: (5/15/2017) - May 15, 2017 – Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company has released its latest estimated schedule for the 2017 Dare County Beach Nourishment Project
- Final Permit Issued for Beach Nourishment in Southern Shores (5/12/2017) - The final permit required for beach nourishment to occur on the southern portion of the public trust beach in Southern Shores has now been issued. The contractor is beginning the nourishment of the public trust beach in Duck in approximately three weeks. It is anticipated that the Kitty Hawk-Southern Shores project will commence at end […]
- Sidewalk Closed – Pedestrian Detour (5/11/2017) - Due to construction along NC Highway 12 in the vicinity of East Dogwood Trail, the pedestrian sidewalk between East Dogwood Trail and Dolphin Run is temporarily closed. Signs indicating detour routes for pedestrians are in place
- Beach Nourishment Commencing in Duck (5/11/2017) - More Beach To Love Update Video
- Police Department Annual Report-2016 (5/3/2017) - Southern Shores Police Department 2016 Annual Report
- TOWN OF SOUTHERN SHORES PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FY 2017-2018 (5/3/2017) - NOTICE TOWN OF SOUTHERN SHORES PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FY 2017-2018 Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 159-12, the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, for the Town of Southern Shores has been filed and submitted to the Mayor and Council and is available for […]
- Blood Drive April 13, 2017 (2/24/2017) - Town of Shores Blood Drive Information
- SSVFD February 9th Public Forum PowerPoint Presentation (2/13/2017) - The PowerPoint Presentation from the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department Public Forum on February 9th can be viewed here: SSVFD Public Forum 020917
- Budget Preparation Calendar for Fiscal Year 2017 (2/10/2017) - In accordance with Chapter 159 of the NC General Statutes [NC Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act] (Meetings are all Regular Meetings – Each meeting has two (2) opportunities for Public Comment) March 21, 2017 – 9:00 AM Regular Meeting – Budget Work Session, Budget projected expenditures review – Council may direct changes. […]
- Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Dept. to Host Public Forum (1/25/2017) - SSVFD February 9th Public Forum PowerPoint Presentation
- Dogwood Trails Task Force Final Report (1/20/2017) - Dogwood Trails Task Force Final Report
- Town of Southern Shores Public Forum on Beach Nourishment-January 17th – Speaker PowerPoint Presentations and Video (1/20/2017) - Speaker Presentations & Video Beach Nourishment Forum Video Beach Nourishment- Speaker Bio Beach Dunes & S Shores-Spencer Rogers The Dune Book 2017 Corbett Southern Shores SouthernShoresNC-17Jan2017-BeachNourForum-Tim Kana Bob Oakes-Beach Nourishment Ken Willson Southern Shores Jan 17 2017
- FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FACILITIES ASSESSMENT (1/5/2017) - The Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department has received a Facility Assessments and Program Needs report dated January 3, 2017. The document was transmitted to the Town and may be read in its entirety at: http://www.southernshores-nc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Southern-Shores-Volunteer-Fire-Station-Existing-Facility-Assessments-Program-Needs-1.3.2017.pdf Based on this assessment, the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department will soon be recommending the Town of Southern Shores provide […]
- The Town of Southern Shores Does Not Remove ‘Trees Owned By Property Owners’ (5/8/2018) - The Town of Southern Shores Does Not Remove ‘Trees Owned By Property Owners’ The Town of Southern Shores has never removed trees from the yards of private property owners when improving public streets, despite contrary statements published in a newspaper. During capital street projects improving a Town street, work is only conducted within the boundaries […]
- For Improvements to Private Properties, the Town of Southern Shores Administers and Enforces its Town Code (2/1/2017) - Several associations administer and enforce private restrictive or protective covenants governing certain properties in the Town of Southern Shores. The private covenants are agreements between the property owner and the governing association, and include each association’s process for approving proposed improvements on a property. The Town of Southern Shores is not a party to private […]
- NC Highway 12 is Controlled by the State of North Carolina (1/30/2017) - North Carolina State Highway 12 (“NC 12”), sections of which are marked by signs in Southern Shores as “Ocean Boulevard” or “Duck Road”, is owned by the State of North Carolina and is maintained by its North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Ownership and control of NC 12, including all its right of way, precedes […]
- Southern Shores’ Participation in Dare County Occupancy Tax (1/30/2017) - The Town of Southern Shores receives a portion of the Dare County occupancy taxes. The Town does not collect the tax, nor does it receive the full amount of the tax collected from individual rental properties in Southern Shores. For a full explanation of the process of occupancy tax collection and distribution by Dare County, […]
- “The Fire Department” (1/23/2017) - The Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a separate entity, independent of any local government. Chartered as a North Carolina not for profit corporation, the SSVFD exists for the specific purpose of providing fire protection services to client-customers. Currently, its client-customers are the Town of Southern Shores and Dare County for its unincorporated area […]
- Beach Accesses (1/20/2017) - The Town of Southern Shores does not own or control any accesses from a public street right-of-way to the public trust ocean beach. The Town has permission from the Southern Shores Civic Association to use three of that entity’s accesses to the beach for the limited purpose of access by emergency response personnel. Owners of […]
- Taxpayers’ Dollars Are Only Used For Public Purposes (7/2/2015) - The Town of Southern Shores strives to use its taxpayers’ dollars wisely. Your public tax dollars may only be used by the Town for a public purpose. Therefore the Town cannot and will not use your tax dollars for any improvements or repairs to properties in Town owned by individuals or other entities and for […]
- Narrow Streets Are Safer! (6/24/2015) - Narrow Streets Are Safer! Recently, studies have been mentioned in social media and in published letters and emails to suggest that narrow streets are safer. Your Town agrees! What is the definition of a “narrow street”? Many recent studies state that “narrow” streets are streets no greater than 26 feet wide, and are the safest. […]
- Rumor or Fact? (6/3/2015) - June 3, 2015. Your Town is committed to protecting your tax dollar investment by keeping your public streets safe and maintained. Over the years since the Town’s beginning in 1979, many of the streets your Town received from a developer or a property owners’ association have had to be completely removed and rebuilt due to […]
- Rumor or Fact? (3/24/2015) - March 24, 2015. The Town of Southern Shores continues to work hard to provide a safe, clean, and beautiful public trust ocean beach for all residents, property owners, and visitors. The Town of Southern Shores is not considering any acquisition of oceanfront property.
- NC General Assembly will convene on January 25, 2017 at noon (1/23/2017) - The NC General Assembly will convene on January 25, 2017 at noon (12:00 PM)
- Special Session Called (12/12/2016) - The Governor has called the General Assembly into a special session convening Tuesday December 13th at 10:00 AM to deal with recent disaster recovery efforts and any other matters lawmakers decide to consider. Governor’s Proclamation: http://www.ncleg.net/sessions/2015/2016Proclamation3rdExtraSession.pdf General Assembly website: http://www.ncleg.net/
- Legislative Summaries for 2016 (8/23/2016) - Legislative Summaries for 2016
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