Planning Board will meet on May 18, 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on May 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to consider ZTA-2026-02, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern Shores to amend Town Code Section 36-132 to amend the Town’s lot recombination requirements by establishing an exclusion for development when there is no proposed increase in the footprint of an existing structure. The Board will also consider ZTA-2026-03, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern Shores to add Town Code Section 36-103 to establish requirements for the approval of a reduction in minimum yard requirements based on error in building, structure or site feature location. The Board will also consider ZTA-2026-04, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern Shores to amend Town Code Section 36-202(d)(4) and 36-202(d)(5) to establish a 10 ft. side yard (setback) requirement and a 20 ft. rear yard (setback) requirement for generators, accessory structures up to 144 square feet, pool equipment, mechanical equipment (HVAC), and their associated platforms, in the RS-1 zoning district. For additional information or questions, please contact Town Hall at (252) 261-2394 or email whaskett@southernshores-