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.
- Planning Board will meet on August 19, 2019 (8/13/2019) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on August 19, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to continue its discussion of the Town’s current requirements for building height and fill. The Board […]
- Council Meeting Schedule 2019 (12/13/2018) - COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2019
- 7/24/19 Design Plans for S. Dogwood Walking Trail Bid Solicitation (7/24/2019) - 7/24/19 Design Plans for S. Dogwood Walking Trail Bid Solicitation
- Southern Shores town manager announces retirement | The Coastland Times (7/22/2019) - Southern Shores town manager announces retirement | The Coastland Times
- Pending Rebuild of Section of Juniper Trail Requiring Street Closure (6/13/2019) - The scheduled rebuild of a section of Juniper Trail begins June 17th and will require the street be closed for a week. This Fall 2018 rebuild of the southern segment of Juniper Trail, with a special slurry concrete application for base support, had just been completed when on January 8, 2019 a cable contractor bored […]
- 24th Annual OBX 4 CORNERS BASKETBALL CAMP (6/10/2019) - 24th Annual OBX 4 CORNERS BASKETBALL CAMP June 17-21 8:30 am to 2 pm BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 7-15 CAMP FEATURES Fundamental teaching stations * 5 on 5 team play @ all skill levels Individual skill competitions * Games on Friday June 21, 2019 Motivational lectures * guest speakers Lunch and drinks daily * Camp T-shirt for more information call […]
- Notice of Public Hearing July 9, 2019-Consideration of FY 2019-2020 Capital Infrastructure Improvement Plan (6/5/2019) - Notice of Public Hearing- Consideration of FY 2019-2020 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 9, 2019, will hold a Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Capital Infrastructure Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. The regular […]
- Dare County Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting (5/31/2019) - The next Dare County Hazard Mitigation public meeting will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Kill Devil Hills Commissioners Meeting Room (102 Town Hall Dr.). For more information about the Outer Banks Hazard Mitigation Plan please visit http://www.obx-hmp.com/index.html.
- Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meetings for Public (5/31/2019) - Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meetings for Public
- Rip Current Informational Video (5/28/2019) -
- Design Plans for S. Dogwood Trail-Walking Trail (5/16/2019) - South Dogwood Trail Walking Trail Plan Design (Segment 1, Fairway Dr to Cemetery) South Dogwood Trail Walking Trail Plan Design (Segment 2, Dogwoods Intersection to Fairway Dr)
- Blood Drive in Pitts Center Tuesday July 2nd (5/13/2019) -
- Lawsuit challenges federal approval of Mid-Currituck Bridge | Outer Banks Voice (4/24/2019) - Lawsuit challenges federal approval of Mid-Currituck Bridge
- More About Co-Habitating With Coyotes (3/28/2019) - More About Co-Habitating With Coyotes
- Potential Branch Library Public Meeting – Organized and Hosted by Councilman Jim Conners on March 15, 2019 (3/19/2019) - Potential Branch Library Public Meeting – Organized and Hosted by Councilman Jim Conners on March 15, 2019 PowerPoint & Summary from the Meeting : Library Public Mtg with Summary
- NCDOT and Turnpike Authority Obtain Federal Approval for Mid-Currituck Bridge (3/11/2019) - Mid-Currituck Bridge record of decision
- Notice of Public Hearing on Potential Sand Nourishment on Section of Public Trust Ocean Beach in Southern Shores (3/6/2019) - Notice of Public Hearing on Potential Sand Nourishment on Section of Public Trust Ocean Beach in Southern Shores The Town of Southern Shores’ Coastal Engineer has completed a Beach Vulnerability Assessment and Management Plan. The Coastal Engineer’s Plan recommends a new project of sand nourishment of an approximate 15,500 linear foot section of the […]
- Video of East Dogwood Trail’s New Walking Trail (3/4/2019) - Video of East Dogwood Trail’s New Walking Trail
- Historic Flat Top Cottage Tour (2/6/2019) -
- Town Council Insurance Presentation 2-5-19 (2/6/2019) - SS Town Council Insurance Presentation 2-5-19
- “Living With Coyotes” by the Friends of Animals’ Wildlife Program (2/5/2019) - 2/5/2019 “Living With Coyotes” by the Friends of Animals’ Wildlife Program
- Community Day Celebrating New Bridge Scheduled for Sat. Feb 9 (2/4/2019) - Invitation Bonner Bridge Community Day
- Preliminary Plan/Design for a Segment of South Dogwood Trail Walking Trail (Fairway Drive to Cemetery) (1/31/2019) - The Preliminary Plan/Design for a Segment of South Dogwood Trail Walking Trail (Fairway Drive to Cemetery), dated March 28, 2018, has now been posted at https://www.southernshores-nc.gov/3-28-18-south-dogwood-trail-walking-trail-preliminary-plandesign-segment-1-fairway-dr-cemetery/ . A hard copy of the Plan/Design (4 sheets) is also available for viewing in the Town Hall Conference Room.
- Preliminary Plan/Design for a Segment of South Dogwood Trail Walking Trail (Dogwoods Intersection south to Fairway Drive) (1/31/2019) - The Preliminary Plan/Design for a Segment of South Dogwood Trail Walking Trail (Dogwoods Intersection south to Fairway Drive), dated January 25, 2019, has now been posted at https://www.southernshores-nc.gov/south-dogwood-trail-walking-trail-preliminary-plan-design/ . A hard copy of the Plan/Design (4 sheets) is also available for viewing in the Town Hall Conference Room.
- Coyote Conflict Management Information (1/17/2019) - Coyote Conflict Management
- 2019 Southern Shores Historic Flat Top- Cottage Tour (1/10/2019) - Preliminary Release – 2019 Southern Shores Historic Flat Top- Cottage Tour
- Town of Southern Shores Vulnerability Assessment & Beach Management Plan Completed (1/3/2019) - Town of Southern Shores Vulnerability Assessment & Beach Management Plan Completed As a part of its adopted FY 2018-2019 budget, the Town Council directed a study of current beach conditions and establishment of a beach management plan for use in future planning for potential nourishment of the Town’s public trust ocean beach. That study and […]
- Town Code Update Public Hearing Draft Now Available (12/31/2018) - The Public Hearing Draft of the Town Code Update project is now available for review which will be presented at the January 31, 2019 Town Code Update Project Public Forum. Subsequent to the Public Forum, the consultant will consider all questions, comments, and concerns in finalizing a draft to submit for review by the Planning […]
- Council Meeting Schedule 2019 (12/13/2018) - COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2019
- Document Submitted at November 7th Special Meeting of the Town Council. (11/9/2018) - This document was submitted to the Town Council during the Public Comment segment of the Special Meeting of November 7, 2018 by Franklin Pringle, a resident of Charleston, South Carolina and an owner of property at 170 Ocean Boulevard. The document indicates it is a petition and is entitled “Preserve the Cottage Culture of Southern […]
- Southern Shores Police Department is a drop off site for Toys for Tots (10/31/2018) -
- Emergency CAMA General Permit amended to include recovery activities associated with Tropical Storm Michael (10/17/2018) - Emergency CAMA General Permit amended to include recovery activities associated with Tropical Storm Michael
- Storm Related Yard Waste Removal in Southern Shores (10/12/2018) - Storm Related Yard Waste Removal in Southern Shores: The Town of Southern Shores will pick-up property owners’ vegetative yard waste generated by Tropical Storm Michael. This pick-up will be for vegetative yard waste only. Please note that tree and branch removal contractors and professional landscapers must remove any debris (including trees, stumps, limbs, branches, etc.) […]
- SSVFD NOTICE: Invitation for Bids (10/4/2018) - Advertisement for Bid Advertisement for Bid – Long Version Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department
- Cub Scout Pack 117 Soap Box Derby (10/3/2018) - Cub Scout Pack 117 Soap Box Derby Cub Scout Pack 117 annual Soap Box Derby event is scheduled for Sunday October 14th on East Dogwood Trail in Southern Shores. East Dogwood Trail will be partially closed for a few hours on this date. The times of partial closures will be approximately 930am-3pm.
- SSVFD – Fire Hydrant Testing During October (10/1/2018) - The Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting hydrant testing in Southern Shore during the month of October.
- Sand Fencing-Guidelines and Exemption Criteria for the Installation of Sand Fencing (9/27/2018) - Attention: Oceanfront Property Owners In recent years, the amount of sand fencing along the coast has grown significantly as property owners have sought to protect their homes from storms and long-term beach erosion. As such, sand fencing – some of which is improperly installed or neglected – now line the town’s beach. When properly installed, […]
- Veterans Day 2018 Observance (9/26/2018) - The Town of Southern Shores and the Knights of Columbus will observe Veterans Day this year with a ceremony for the public at the customary time of 11:00 AM November 11, 2018 (Sunday) – at the Town Hall Flag Pole Pavilion.
- Swimming Prohibition lifted effective 10:30 a.m (9/18/2018) - Dare County Emergency Declaration #5, has lifted the Swimming Prohibition effective at 10:30 a.m. this morning-Tuesday September 18th
- REENTRY NOTICE (9/14/2018) - REENTRY NOTICE FOR: Areas North of Oregon Inlet (including Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo, Roanoke Island and the Dare County mainland) Dare County remains under a Hurricane Warning and a Storm Surge Warning that officials anticipate will remain in place through late today or Saturday due to the slow […]
- TOSS RELEASE 9/14/2018-After Any Storm (9/14/2018) - After Any Storm ◾For your personal safety and to allow clearing crews unhindered work space, please do not walk outside after the storm, especially on streets. Southern Shores’ streets are covered with tree limbs that when wind-twisted, become dangerous hanging projectiles until cleared. ◾Please be cognizant of debris pick-up protocols before any yard debris is […]
- After Any Storm Passes (9/13/2018) - AFTER ANY STORM PASSES – Please do not walk outside, especially on streets. Southern Shores’ streets are covered with tree limbs that when wind-twisted, become dangerous hanging projectiles until cleared. Clearing crews begin work after storm has passed.
- Hurricane Florence-From Dare County Control Group 4:30 pm Wednesday Sept 12, 2018 (9/12/2018) - From Dare County Control Group 4:30 pm Wednesday Sept 12, 2018 With the changing forecast, tropical storm force winds are now expected Thursday morning. As a result, there will be no restrictions on access into Dare County until 8:30 a.m. on Thursday September 13. There are no planned bridge closures, but access into the county […]
- Town of Southern Shores Notice Regarding HX Florence (9/12/2018) - Swimming Prohibition lifted effective 10:30 a.m REENTRY NOTICE TOSS RELEASE 9/14/2018-After Any Storm After Any Storm Passes Hurricane Florence-From Dare County Control Group 4:30 pm Wednesday Sept 12, 2018 9/12/18 Town of Southern Shores #4 Notice Regarding HX Florence
- 9/11/18 Town of Southern Shores #3 Notice regarding HX Florence (9/11/2018) - 9/11/18 Town of Southern Shores #3 Notice regarding HX Florence
- 9/11/18 Town of Southern Shores Notice regarding HX Florence (9/11/2018) - 9/11/18 Town of Southern Shores Notice regarding HX Florence
- Release #2-Hurricane Florence (9/11/2018) - Release #2-Hurricane Florence
- State of Emergency Issued and Mandatory Evacuation for Residents and Visitors Ordered (9/10/2018) - Dare County Release 9/10/18 State of Emergency Issued and Mandatory Evacuation for Residents and Visitors Ordered
- Dare County Release 9/7/18: Pay Attention as Tropical Storm Florence Continues Tracking West (9/7/2018) - Dare County Release 9/7/18 Pay Attention as Tropical Storm Florence Continues Tracking West While forecast is uncertain, rough seas and rip currents are expected Post Date: 09/07/2018 1:43 PM Dare County Emergency Management is closely monitoring the track of Tropical Storm Florence and asking residents, property owners and visitors to keep an eye on the […]
- As We Enter the Second Half of the 2018 Hurricane Season (8/31/2018) - As We Enter the Second Half of the 2018 Hurricane Season
- Southern Shores-Rip Currents (8/30/2018) -
- NOTICE OF INFORMATION MEETING-Wednesday September 5, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (8/24/2018) - NOTICE OF INFORMATION MEETING An Information Meeting will be held on Wednesday September 5, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Pitts Center at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores, NC. The purpose is to make available to the public, design plans for a potential new fire station developed by Stewart-Copper-Newell […]
- Draft-Proposed 2019 Fire Services Contract (8/2/2018) - Draft-Proposed 2019 Fire Services Contract
- 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) -
- 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
- Yard Signs (1/22/2019) - Yard Signs …. Did you know that signs posted in a street right-of-way may be subject to removal? Section 36-165 (7) h of the Town Code of Ordinances states that any sign located within a public or private right-of-way is prohibited. Temporary signs should be posted entirely on private property with the permission of the […]
- 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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