Town of Southern Shores, NC

established 1946 - incorporated 1979

Public Notices Archive

  • 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 […]
  • Public Notice-Two Public Hearings on February 5, 2019 (1/18/2019) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold two Public Hearings on February 5, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  The purpose of the first Public Hearing is to consider ZTA-18-09, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern […]
  • Coyote Conflict Management Information (1/17/2019) - Coyote Conflict Management
  • Planning Board will meet on January 22, 2019 (1/14/2019) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on January 22, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will consider CUP-19-01, an application from American Towers LLC/Verizon Wireless to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit to extend the height of the […]
  • Public Forum is scheduled for Thursday January 31, 2019 (1/14/2019) - The public is given Notice that a Public Forum is scheduled for Thursday January 31, 2019 at 5:30-7:00 p.m. by the Town’s consultant, CodeWright Planners, for the purpose of receiving comments, questions, and concerns on the consultant’s draft of his proposed new Town Code of Ordinances which can be found at www.southernshores-nc.gov. This is not […]
  • 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 […]
  • Special Planning Board Meeting Recessed until January 7, 2019 (1/3/2019) - Notice is hereby given that due to a power outage, the January 2, 2019 Special Southern Shores Planning Board meeting was recessed until January 7, 2019. The meeting will resume in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to continue […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-Tuesday January 8, 2019 (12/31/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda: 1/8/19 Meeting Packet: 1/8/19
  • 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 […]
  • Public Forum (12/28/2018) - The public is given Notice that a Public Forum is scheduled for Thursday January 31, 2019 at 5:30-7:00 pm by the Town’s consultant, Code Wright, for the purpose of receiving comments, questions, and concerns on the consultant’s draft of his proposed new Town Code of Ordinances. This is not a meeting of the Town Council. […]
  • Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on January 2, 2019 (12/19/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on January 2, 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 discussion of potential regulations to address large single-family dwellings. The related […]
  • Capital Infrastructure Improvement Committee Mtg.-January 30th (12/17/2018) - The Committee Co-Chairs have set the next CIIP Committee meeting for 2:00 PM Wednesday January 30, 2019 in the Pitts Center
  • Council Meeting Schedule 2019 (12/13/2018) - COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2019
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-December 11, 2018 (12/3/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda: 12/11/18 Meeting Packet:12/11/18
  • Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on December 17, 2018 (12/3/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on December 17, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will consider ZTA-18-09, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern Shores to amend the Southern Shores Town Code by […]
  • 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 […]
  • Capital Improvement Plan Committee Meeting- November 15, 2018 2:00 p.m. (11/8/2018) - Town of Southern Shores Capital Improvement Plan Committee Meeting Planning for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Improvement Projects  November 15, 2018 2:00 p.m. Pitts Center CIP Committee Agenda for Public Notice 11-15-18  
  • NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING-November 7th at 10:00 a.m. (11/2/2018) - Notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the Southern Shores Town Council, Wednesday November 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM, Pitts Center, 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949.   Background Prior to 2015, the Southern Shores Code of Ordinances limited the number of actual bedrooms of a single-family dwelling built to […]
  • Southern Shores Police Department is a drop off site for Toys for Tots (10/31/2018) -
  • Town Council will hold three Public Hearings on November 7, 2018 (10/24/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold three Public Hearings on November 7, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  The purpose of the first hearing is to consider CUP-18-02, a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-Wednesday, November 7th (10/24/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda: Agenda_November 7 2018-Regular Meeting Meeting Packet: https:11/7/18  
  • 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.) […]
  • Planning Board will meet on October 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. (10/4/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on October 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will consider CUP-18-02, a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department to construct a new fire station at […]
  • 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.  
  • 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 […]
  • Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on September 25, 2018 (9/12/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on September 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the hearing is to consider LDA-18-02, a Landmark Designation Application submitted by Samuel Clay Franklin, Jr. to designate […]
  • Planning Board will meet on September 17, 2018 (9/12/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on September 17, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will continue discussion of ZTA-18-07 and ZTA-18-07A, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern Shores to amend the Southern […]
  • 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 […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting -October 2nd Cancelled (9/6/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Tuesday October 2, 2018 Southern Shores Town Council Meeting originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center has been cancelled.
  • 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) -
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-Wednesday, September 5th (8/24/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda: 9/5/18 Meeting Packet: 9/5/18
  • 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 […]
  • Town Council will hold two Public Hearings on September 5, 2018 (8/22/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold two Public Hearings on September 5, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the first hearing is to consider ZTA-18-04, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern Shores […]
  • Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on August 28, 2018 (8/20/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on August 28, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the hearing is to consider LDA-18-02, a Landmark Designation Application submitted by Samuel Clay Franklin, Jr. to designate […]
  • Southern Shores Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing on August 20, 2018 (8/8/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold a Public Hearing on August 20, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider VA-18-06, a Variance […]
  • Draft-Proposed 2019 Fire Services Contract (8/2/2018) - Draft-Proposed 2019 Fire Services Contract
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting -Tuesday, August 7, 2018 (7/30/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda: 8/7/18 Meeting Packet: 8/7/18  
  • 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. […]
  • 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 Board of Adjustment -Public Hearing July 16, 2018 (7/5/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold a Public Hearing on July 16, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider VA-18-05, a Variance […]
  • 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 […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council will hold two Public Hearings on July 10, 2018 (6/20/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold two Public Hearings on July 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Town Council will also consider a second reading of ZTA-18-07, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern […]
  • 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
  • Southern Shores Regular Council Meeting-July 10th (6/14/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda: 7/10/18 Meeting Packet: 7/10/18
  • 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
  • Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on June 26, 2018 (6/7/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on June 26, 2018 at 9:00 a.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 […]
  • Planning Board Meeting Cancellation Notice (6/7/2018) - Notice is hereby given, due to no receipt of applications to review, the June 18, 2018 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled.
  • Southern Shores Town Council will hold three Public Hearings on June 5, 2018 (5/24/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold three Public Hearings on June 5, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Town Council will also consider a second reading of ZTA-18-05, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by 5415 OBX LLC to […]
  • The Southern Shores Fire Department will be training at a structure (155 Ocean Blvd) tonight from 6:00 pm to – 10:00 pm (5/22/2018) - The Southern Shores Fire Department will be training at a structure (155 Ocean Blvd) tonight from 6:00 pm to – 10:00 pm. Ocean Boulevard in this location will be blocked just south of Porpoise Run during this time.
  • 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        
  • Town Council Meeting-June 5, 2018 (5/18/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda: 6/5/18 Meeting Packet: 6/5/18 *Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in the Pitts Center located […]
  • 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 […]
  • Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on May 21, 2018 (5/10/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on May 21, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will consider ZTA-18-06, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern Shores to amend the Southern Shores Town Code by […]
  • Southern Shores Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing on May 21, 2018 (5/10/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold a Public Hearing on May 21, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider VA-18-04, a Variance […]
  • 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 […]
  • Proposed FY 18-19 Operating Budget now available for public inspection & Public Hearing Set for June 5th (5/2/2018) - Proposed FY 18-19 Operating Budget now available for public inspection Click to View: Recommended Line Item Budget FY2018-2019 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, 2018, for the Town of Southern Shores has been filed and submitted to the […]
  • Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on May 7, 2018 (4/26/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on May 7, 2018 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 discussion of the footnotes in Module One of the Town Code […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-May 1, 2018 (4/23/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda: 5/1/18 Meeting Packet: 5/1/18
  • DOT: Mid-Currituck bridge decision delayed (4/23/2018) - DOT: Mid-Currituck bridge decision delayed
  • Town Council will hold three Public Hearings on May 1, 2018 (4/18/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold three Public Hearings on May 1, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The first Public Hearing will be for ZTA-18-01, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by Southern Shores Crossing, LLC to amend the […]
  • 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
  • Budget Work Session April 17th – Public Inspection and Comment is Encouraged (4/11/2018) - Town Council Special Meeting-Budget Work Session April 17th – Public Inspection and Comment is Encouraged
  • Town Council Special Meeting-Budget Work Session April 17th -Public Inspection and Comment is Encouraged (4/9/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council  will conduct a Special Meeting-Budget Work Session on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda: 4/17/18 Meeting Packet: 4/17/18
  • Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on April 16, 2018 (4/4/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on April 16, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will consider ZTA-18-03, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department to amend the Southern Shores Town Code […]
  • 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
  • Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on April 9, 2018 (3/29/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on April 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to continue discussion of the footnotes in Module One of the Town Code […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting -April 3rd (3/26/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the next Southern Shores Town Council meeting will be on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda:4/3/18 Meeting Packet: 4/3/18
  • 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 […]
  • Capital Infrastructure Improvement Planning Committee meeting – April 4th (3/21/2018) - The Capital Infrastructure Improvement Planning Committee will hold a meeting on April 4th at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail.
  • 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.  
  • Cancelled-Southern Shores Town Council- Work Session has been cancelled (3/12/2018) - Cancelled-Notice is hereby given that the  Southern Shores Town Council originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center has been cancelled. Agenda: March 20, 2018
  • Planning Board will meet on March 19, 2018 (3/8/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on March 19, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will continue its consideration of ZTA-18-01, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by Southern Shores Crossing, LLC to amend the Southern Shores Town […]
  • Board of Adjustment, will hold three Public Hearings on March 19, 2018 (3/6/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold three Public Hearings on March 19, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the first Public Hearing is to consider VA-18-01, a […]
  • Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on March 5, 2018 (3/5/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on March 5, 2018 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 discussion of potential commercial design standards and the Module One Notes […]
  • 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
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting -March 6, 2018 (2/23/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the next Southern Shores Town Council meeting will be on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda: March 6, 2018 Agenda Packet: March 6, 2018
  • Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearings on March 6, 2018 (2/20/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearings on March 6, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  The Public Hearing will be for ZTA-18-02, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern Shores to amend the […]
  • Budget Preparation Calendar for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 (2/15/2018) - Budget Preparation Calendar for Fiscal Year 18-19
  • 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
  • Southern Shores Town Council Special Meeting -Feb. 20, 2018 (2/12/2018) - A Special Meetings of the Town of Southern Shores Town Council will take place Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 9:00 a.m. (strategic planning session incl. joint planning meeting with Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors Agenda: February 20, 2018 Meeting Packet: February 20, 2018
  • 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  
  • Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on February 20, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. (2/6/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on February 20, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will consider ZTA-18-01, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by Southern Shores Crossing, LLC to amend the Southern Shores Town Code by amending […]
  • Southern Shores Board of Adjustment will hold two Public Hearings on February 20, 2018 (2/6/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold two Public Hearings on February 20, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the first Public Hearing is to consider VA-18-01, a […]
  • Capital Infrastructure Improvement Planning Committee Meeting-February 7th (2/2/2018) - The Capital Infrastructure Improvement Planning Committee will hold a meeting on February 7th at 2:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail.
  • 2018 Filing Notice for Dare County Offices (1/29/2018) - 2018 Filing Notice for Dare County Offices
  • Southern Shores Planning Board – Special Meeting on February 5, 2018 (1/26/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on February 5, 2018 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 discussion of the Module One Notes in Module One of the […]
  • 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    
  • Town Council Meeting-February 6, 2018 (1/22/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the next Southern Shores Town Council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda: February 6, 2018 Meeting Packet: February 6, 2018
  • 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/
  • Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on February 6, 2018 (1/17/2018) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on February 6, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider LDA-17-03, a Landmark Designation Application submitted by Sally and Stephen Gudas to designate […]
  • 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
  • Town Council Meeting-January 9, 2018 (12/29/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will meet on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda: January 9, 2018 Meeting Packet: January 9, 2018
  • Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on January 9, 2017 (12/20/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on January 9, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider ZTA-17-06, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern Shores […]
  • Planning Board Special Meeting -Rescheduled for January 16th (Tuesday) at 5:30 p.m (12/20/2017) - *Due to the inclement weather that had moved through the Special Planning Board meeting was cancelled.  The next meeting will be held January 16th (Tuesday) at 5:30 p.m.  Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on January 3, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located […]
  • 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) -  
  • Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on December 27, 2017 (12/8/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on December 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the hearing is to consider LDA-17-03, a Landmark Designation Application submitted by Sally and Stephen Gudas to designate […]
  • Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on December 18, 2017 (12/8/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on December 18, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will consider ZTA-17-06, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern Shores to amend the Southern Shores Town Code by […]
  • Council Meeting Schedule 2018 (12/6/2017) - Council Meeting Schedule 2018
  • Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on December 4, 2017 (11/30/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on December 4, 2017 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 discuss tree removal on private property as part of Module One of […]
  • 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
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-December 5, 2017 (11/27/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will meet on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda:December 5, 2017 Proposed agenda   Agenda Packet December 5, 2017 Land Use Plan Proposals HCP Holland Consulting Planners N Focus
  • Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on December 5, 2017 (11/22/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on December 5, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider ZTA-17-05, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Sothern Shores […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on December 5, 2017 (11/22/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on December 5, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider LDA-17-02, a Landmark Designation Application submitted by Robert E. Perkinson, Jr. to designate […]
  • Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on November 6, 2017 (11/1/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on November 6, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Department training room behind the Police Department located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to discuss stormwater management as part of […]
  • A History of the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department (10/31/2017) - https://www.dropbox.com/s/hrzwqth25hmiksw/History%20of%20SSVFD.mp4?dl=0    
  • 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
  • Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on November 8, 2017 (10/23/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on November 8, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider CUP-17-02, a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Soundside Subs IV, LLC to […]
  • Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting on October 24, 2017 (10/19/2017) -  Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting on October 24, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is to continue consideration of LDA-17-02, a Landmark Designation Application submitted by Robert E. Perkinson, Jr. […]
  • 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
  • Planning Board will meet on October 16, 2017 (10/11/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on October 16, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will consider CUP-17-02, a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Soundside Subs IV, LLC to open a Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant in the […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting- Wednesday November 8, 2017 (10/6/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday November 8, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda: November 8, 2017 Meeting Packet: November 8, 2017  
  • Capital Infrastructure Improvement Planning Committee Meeting-November 9, 2017 – change of location (10/6/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Capital Infrastructure Improvement Planning Committee will meet on Thursday November 9th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail has been moved to the Police Department Training Room located in the Police Department facility. CIIP Committee Agenda 11.9.17        
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-October 3, 2017 (9/25/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday October 3rd at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda: October 3, 2017 Meeting Packet: October 3, 2017
  • Capital Infrastructure Improvement Planning Committee Meeting-October 4, 2017 (9/20/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Capital Infrastructure Improvement Planning Committee will meet on October 4th at 2:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail.
  • Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on October 3, 2017 (9/19/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on October 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider ZTA-17-05, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Sothern Shores […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on October 3, 2017 (9/19/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on October 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider LDA-17-01, a Landmark Designation Application submitted by Courtney Clements to designate 23 Porpoise […]
  • Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting on September 26, 2017 (9/12/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting on September 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is to consider LDA-17-02, a Landmark Designation Application submitted by Robert E. Perkinson, Jr. to designate […]
  • 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 Planning Board will meet on September 18, 2017 (9/5/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on September 18, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will consider ZTA-17-05, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Sothern Shores to amend the Southern Shores Town Code by […]
  • Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on September 6, 2017 (8/31/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on September 6, 2017 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 discussion of Module One of the Town Code Update Project. Module […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting 9/5 (8/28/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday September 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Proposed Agenda September 5, 2017 Meeting Packet  September 5, 2017
  • Town Council will hold three Public Hearings on September 5, 2017 (8/22/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold three Public Hearings on September 5, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the first Public Hearing is to consider  ZTA-17-02, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by Jeffrey H. Haskett Homes, […]
  • 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  
  • Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on August 21, 2017 (8/8/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on August 21, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Board will consider ZTA-17-02, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by Jeffrey H. Haskett Homes, Inc., to amend Section 36-57 and Section 36-202 of […]
  • 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) -
  • Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on August 7, 2017 (7/31/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on August 7, 2017 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 discussion of Module One of the Town Code Update Project.  Module […]
  • 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.
  • Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting on July 25, 2017 (7/19/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting on July 25, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the public meeting is to continue consideration of LDA-17-01, a Landmark Designation Application submitted by Courtney Clements to […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting- August 1, 2017 (7/19/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday August 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda Meeting Packet  (updated 7/31)
  • Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on July 17, 2017 (7/13/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on July 17, 2017 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 discussion of Module One of the Town Code Update Project. Module One, in addition […]
  • CANCELLED -July 19th Capital Infrastructure Improvement Planning Committee Meeting (7/13/2017) - July 19th Capital Infrastructure Improvement Planning Committee Meeting  (CANCELLED) The reauthorized Capital Infrastructure Improvement Planning Committee will meet at 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Purpose: As the Town Council has authorized receiving bids for the capital rebuild of some selected streets […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-July 11th (7/3/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday July 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda: July 11, 2017 Meeting Packet: July 11, 2017
  • Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on July 11, 2017 (6/27/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on July 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider ZTA-17-01, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Town of Southern Shores […]
  • 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 […]
  • Capital Infrastructure Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-2018-Public Hearing (6/20/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council, as a part of its regular scheduled meeting agenda of July 11, 2017, will hold a Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Capital Infrastructure Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. The regular meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on Tuesday July 11, 2017 […]
  • Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a Public Hearing on June 27, 2017 (6/19/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a Public Hearing on June 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider LDA-17-01, a Landmark Designation Application submitted by Courtney Clements to designate the […]
  • 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 […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-June 20th (6/9/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday June 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda June 20, 2017 Meeting Packet
  • June 19, 2017 Planning Board Meeting Public Notice (6/7/2017) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold two Public Hearings on June 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the first Public Hearing is to consider […]
  • 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 […]
  • Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on June 5, 2017 (5/30/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on June 5, 2017 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 discussion of Module One of the Town Code Update Project. Module […]
  • Town of Southern Shores Beach Nourishment Video (5/26/2017) -
  • Building Inspection Schedule (5/26/2017) -   Building Inspection Schedule – Effective May 29
  • Town Council Meeting-June 6, 2017 (5/25/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at 5:30 p.m in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda Agenda Packet June 6, 2017  
  • 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
  • Planning Board will meet on May 15, 2017 (5/10/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on May 15, 2017 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 discussion of Module One of the Town Code Update Project. Module One, in addition […]
  • Town Council Meeting May 16, 2017 (5/8/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday May 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Meeting Agenda May 16, 2017 Meeting Packet May 16, 2017
  • 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 […]
  • Public Hearing June 6, 2017- 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 […]
  • Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on May 1, 2017 (4/28/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on May 1, 2017 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 discussion of Module One of the Town Code Update Project. Module […]
  • Town Council Meeting May 2, 2017 (4/24/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday May 2, 2017 at 5:30 p.m in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. May 2, 2017 May 2 Meeting Packet
  • Town Council of the Town of Southern Shores will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 (4/19/2017) - NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION FOR BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECT AND HEARING THEREON The public will take notice that a preliminary assessment resolution entitled Preliminary Assessment Resolution for Beach Nourishment Project Assessment (the “Resolution”), which Resolution pertains to a proposed beach nourishment project along approximately 1,500 feet of public trust ocean beach, was adopted by the […]
  • Town Council Meeting-April 18, 2017 (4/10/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting / budget work session on Tuesday April 18, 2017 at 9:00 a.m in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda: April 18, 2017 Meeting Packet  April 18, 2017
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-April 4th (3/27/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at 5:30 p.m in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda April 4, 2017 Meeting Packet April 4, 2017
  • Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on April 4, 2017 (3/27/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on April 4, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider Conditional Use Permit application CUP-17-01 submitted by Emily Worthy to operate a Veterinary […]
  • Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting on March 28, 2017 (3/16/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting on March 28, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is to hear a presentation from representatives of the N.C. Dept. of Cultural Resources and to […]
  • Town Council Meeting-Budget Work Session March 21 (3/13/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Council Meeting – Budget Work Session on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. – Pitts Center 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda  March 21, 2017 Meeting Packet  March 21, 2017  
  • Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, Public Hearing on March 20, 2017 (3/6/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold a Public Hearing on March 20, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider VA-16-02, a Variance […]
  • Town Council Meeting-March 7, 2017 (2/27/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday March 7, 2017 at 5:30 p.m in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda March 7, 2017 Meeting Packet March 7, 2017
  • Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting on February 28, 2017 (2/23/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public meeting on February 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is to consider draft rules of procedure for the Commission; to consider principles and guidelines for […]
  • Special Meeting-Town Council and the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Joint Special Meeting (2/23/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council and the Southern Shores Planning Board will hold a Joint Special Meeting at 3:00 p.m. on March 20, 2017 in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl., Southern Shores, NC 27949. The purpose of the meeting is for CodeWright Planners to present […]
  • Public Hearing Scheduled-March 7, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. (2/21/2017) - The Southern Shores Town Council, during its regular meeting of Tuesday March 7, 2017 at 5:30 P.M., will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding a request from the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. to the Town of Southern Shores for financial support for the construction of a new […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-February 21, 2017 (2/13/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday February 21, 2017 at 9:00 a.m in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda February 21, 2017 Meeting Packet February 21, 2017
  • Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on February 21, 2017 (2/6/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on February 21, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  The Board will consider VA-16-02, a Variance application submitted by House Engineering, P.C., for a variance from Section 36-202, (d) of the Southern Shores Town […]
  • Town Council Meeting-February 7, 2017 (Designated Council Planning Meeting) (2/1/2017) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at 5:30 p.m in the Pitts Center located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. This meeting is a designated Council Planning Meeting. February 7, 2017 February 7, 2017 Meeting Packet   Shores Volunteer Fire […]
  • 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, […]
  • Notice of Public Forum (1/26/2017) - On Wednesday February 15th, 2017  at 9:00 AM at the Kitty Hawk Town Hall, CPE-NC and Great Lakes Dredge and Dock representatives will be holding a public meeting for the Town of Kitty Hawk to present an overview of that Town’s beach nourishment project and to answer any questions from the public.  Later that afternoon […]
  • Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Dept. to Host Public Forum (1/25/2017) -                   SSVFD February 9th Public Forum PowerPoint Presentation
  • As another way to access videos for local government meetings (1/25/2017) - GovEd TV now has a Facebook Page. The GovEd staff will be using this page to provide links to videos as they are being scheduled on the channels. You can watch the channels in Dare County on Charter Spectrum Channel 191 (GovTV), and 198 (Ed TV). You can also stream the channels from anywhere on […]
  • Program on Coastal Storm Water Management & Mitigation (1/24/2017) - On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 7:00 o’clock  PM at the  Pitts Center in Southern Shores, Ann Daisey, Soil and Water Community Conservationist with the  NC Coastal Federation, will discuss storm water issues and concerns. The number one polluter of waterways is storm water runoff. Ms. Daisey  will explore options and opportunities for homeowners to […]
  • “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 […]
  • 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
  • Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a meeting on January 24, 2017 (1/19/2017) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a meeting on January 24, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is to consider draft rules of procedure for the Commission, adopt a regular meeting schedule, […]
  • Town of Southern Shores Hosting a Public Forum on Beach Nourishment-January 17th – Hilton Garden Inn (1/9/2017) - Town of Southern Shores Hosting a Public Forum on Beach Nourishment-January 17th – Hilton Garden Inn The Southern Shores Town Council will host a Public Forum on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk NC. The purpose is to receive public comment and sentiment regarding the concept of […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council-Special Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18th (1/9/2017) - NOTICE-SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2017-9:00 A.M. – PITTS CENTER Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Special Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18th in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail Southern Shores, NC 27949. The purpose of the Special Meeting of the Town […]
  • (Meeting Cancelled)Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment Public Hearing on January 18, 2017 (12/30/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE-Meeting Cancelled Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold a Public Hearing on January 18, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider […]
  • Notice- Ginguite Woods Wastewater Treatment Plant (12/22/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will consider a request to approve the replacement of the Ginguite Woods Wastewater Treatment Plant as requested by WWTP LLC on January 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  The private wastewater system replacement plans and […]
  • SELC Requests a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Mid-Currituck Bridge Proposal (12/22/2016) - On December 21, 2016 the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the “No MCB-Concerned Citizens and Visitors Opposed to the Mid-Currituck Bridge” and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, requested the NC Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to conduct a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the purpose of considering other alternatives to […]
  • Invitation to Attend Public Meeting – Preliminary FIRM (12/13/2016) - Invitation to Attend Public Meetings for North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) for Dare County   The North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program (NCFMP), in conjunction with staff from the Dare County Planning Department and Local Municipal Planning Departments, would like to invite you to attend one of three public meetings […]
  • 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/
  • Council Meeting Schedule-January 2017 (12/7/2016) - January 3, 2017 Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on January 3, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. January 3, 2017 Agenda January 3, 2017 Meeting Packet   January 17, 2017 Town of Southern Shores Hosting a […]
  • Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment Public Hearings on December 19, 2016 (12/7/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold two Public Hearings on December 19, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  The purpose of the Public Hearings is to consider VA-16-02, […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-December 6, 2016 (11/23/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on December 6, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. Agenda December 6, 2016 Meeting Packet Addition to Tab 4 (Historic Landmarks Commission Terms-Appointments)
  • Public Safety Committee Meeting-Cancelled (11/16/2016) - The Town of Southern Shores Public Safety Committee scheduled to meet on Monday November 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.  has been cancelled.
  • Town Council will host a Public Forum on Tuesday, January 17, 2017-concept of “beach nourishment” (11/14/2016) - Town of Southern Shores Hosting a Public Forum on Beach Nourishment-January 17th – Hilton Garden Inn The Southern Shores Town Council will host a Public Forum on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk NC. The purpose is to receive public comment and sentiment regarding the concept of […]
  • Planning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing on November 21, 2016 (11/10/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold a Public Hearing on November 21, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider VA-16-02, […]
  • Former Practice Aircraft Training Area Safety Protocol Letter (11/1/2016) - Some property owners in Town have recently received a safety protocol letter from the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding the former practice aircraft training area in Southern Shores which existed in the 1940s. According to the Corps of Engineers’ FUDS (Formerly Used Defense Site) Project Manager overseeing this notice, since the former training area […]
  • In observance of Veterans Day (10/31/2016) - Reminder – In observance of Veterans Day, Town Hall will be closed Friday November 11, 2016. Please come to the annual Veterans Day service that day at 11:00 AM at the Town Hall Flag Pole Pavilion and Veterans Garden. Featured speaker for the service this year is  Southern Shores resident Chaplain, Colonel Cherri S. Wheeler, […]
  • Town Council Meeting-November 1, 2016 (10/24/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular Council meeting on November 1, 2016 at 5:30 pm in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda Agenda Packet
  • Notification of a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of North Carolina (FEMA-4285-DR-NC) (10/11/2016) - October 10, 2016, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of North Carolina triggering the release of Federal funds to help individuals and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew that began on October 4, 2016, and continuing. Dare County has qualified for Public Assistance (PA) for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories […]
  • Trash Collection on select streets Rescheduled (10/11/2016) - Due to continued standing water in areas of town the following streets were unable to receive trash services Tuesday October 11, 2016: All of the Avenues Streets North of Dogwood Trail on Ocean Boulevard These streets are planned to be serviced on the next scheduled trash collection Monday October 17, 2016.
  • Visitor Access Is Open For Areas of Dare County North of Oregon Inlet; Restrictions Continue on Hatteras Island (10/11/2016) - Visitor Access Is Open For Areas of Dare County North of Oregon Inlet; Restrictions Continue on Hatteras Island The Dare County Control Group met this morning and has lifted all restrictions for areas of Dare County north of Oregon Inlet, effective immediately. Restrictions remain in place for Hatteras Island. Access North of Oregon Inlet There […]
  • Announcement Regarding Priority 3 Entry For Non-Resident Property Owners and Non-Resident Employees of Businesses (10/10/2016) - October 10, 2016 1:15 p.m. Announcement Regarding Priority 3 Entry For Non-Resident Property Owners and Non-Resident Employees of Businesses Non-Resident Property Owners will be permitted entry to areas north of Oregon Inlet effective 2:00 p.m. today.  This includes the Towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Colington, Nags Head, Roanoke Island and […]
  • Trash & Recycle Collection-Rescheduled (10/10/2016) - Trash & Recycle Collection-Rescheduled Trash and Recycle collection service for the Town of Southern Shores has been rescheduled and will be serviced on Tuesday, October ​11th.
  • October 2016 Council Committee Meetings-Revised (10/7/2016) - October 2016 Council Committee Meetings The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will meet Thursday, October 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the conference room at Town Hall. The Finance Committee will meet Thursday, October 20th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall. CANCELLED  
  • Dare County Emergency Management-Joint Information Center Bulletin (10/7/2016) - Dare County Emergency Incident Information | Dare County Emergency Incident Information Bulletin #1 October 7, 2016 12:30 p.m.  The Dare County Control Group met this morning to review the latest information from the National Weather Service concerning dangerous conditions that are expected this weekend due to Hurricane Matthew. Dare County is now under a Tropical […]
  • High Rainfall forecast for the weekend throughout eastern NC due to Hurricane Matthew (10/7/2016) - High Rainfall forecast for the weekend throughout eastern NC due to Hurricane Matthew. Citizens are advised to stay off streets and roads susceptible to flooding.             The Dare County Emergency Management website will be updated with the latest information available from Dare County. http://darecountyem.com —— Immediate Storm Aftermath— Please remember […]
  • Legal Briefs – Nies v Emerald Isle (10/5/2016) - Legal Briefs – Nies v Emerald Isle
  • Proclamation of State of Emergency – Revision with Curfew Lifted (10/4/2016) - Hurricane Matthew State of Emergency Revision with Curfew lifted Hurricane Matthew State of Emergency Proclamation REVISION – with CURFEW Proclamation of State of Emergency – Hurricane Matthew  
  • Planning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing on October 17, 2016 (10/4/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold a Public Hearing on October 17, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider VA-16-02, […]
  • Town Code Update Project – Final Assessment (10/4/2016) - Final Code Assessment 10-3-16
  • Hurricane Matthew Heading to East Coast – Prepare Now (10/3/2016) - Hurricane Matthew Heading to East Coast, Prepare Now Dare County Emergency Management is closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Matthew and is asking residents and visitors to keep a close eye on the storm as it moves from the Caribbean towards the Atlantic over the next few days. Hurricane Matthew is a large, powerful storm […]
  • Town Council Meeting-October 4, 2016 (9/26/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular Council meeting on October 4, 2016 at 5:30 pm in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores. Agenda [October 4, 2016] Meeting Packet [October 4, 2016]   Public Hearing-October 4, 2016 -CUP-16-02 Submitted by Southern Shores […]
  • Council Seeking Public Input -increase of the speed limit on Circle Drive (9/20/2016) - Council Seeking Public Input Recommended Circle Drive Speed Limit Change The Southern Shores Town Council’s Public Safety Committee (Mayor Bennett and Councilman MacDonald) has recommend to the Town Council that it authorize the increase of the speed limit on Circle Drive from 15 mph to 25 mph. At its September 6, 2016 regular meeting, the […]
  • Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on October 4, 2016 (9/20/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on October 4, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider Conditional Use Permit application CUP-16-02 submitted by the Southern Shores Civic Association to […]
  • The Southern Shores Police Department is seeking information (9/19/2016) - The Southern Shores Police Department is seeking information that may assist its officers in solving numerous incidents of vandalism/injury to property that occurred over the weekend. On the night of Saturday September 17th into the morning of Sunday September 18th 2016, officers responded to calls for service in the areas of S. Dogwood Trail, Holly […]
  • Notice of Public Hearing-October 4, 2016 (Establish a Historic Landmark Designation Program and a Historic Landmarks Commission) (9/16/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on October 4. 2016 at 5:30 pm at the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores NC. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment on a proposed ordinance to establish a Historic […]
  • Council Seeking Public Input (9/16/2016) - The Southern Shores Town Council’s Public Safety Committee (Mayor Bennett and Councilman MacDonald) has recommend to Council the removal of traffic stop signs at the following street locations:   Two (2) stop signs on East Dogwood Trail at its intersection with Hickory Trail Two (2) stop signs on South Dogwood Trail at its intersection with […]
  • Planning Board will meet on September 19, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center (9/14/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on September 19, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  The purpose of the meeting is to consider Conditional Use Permit application CUP-16-02 submitted by the Southern Shores Civic Association to provide lighted […]
  • Latest Destination Dare video segment for the Town of Southern Shores. …. This County-produced series now profiling long time residents of each municipality. (9/7/2016) - Latest Destination Dare video segment for the Town of Southern Shores. …. This County-produced series now profiling long time residents of each municipality.
  • Notice of Council Consideration (9/7/2016) - Notice of Council Consideration   At its October 4th 2016 regular meeting, the Southern Shores Town Council will consider a recommendation of removal of stops signs from the following locations in Southern Shores: Two stop signs on East Dogwood Trail at the intersection of that street with Hickory Trail. Two stop signs on South Dogwood […]
  • CodeWright Planners has submitted its Draft Assessment of the Town Code for the Town Code update project. (9/6/2016) - CodeWright Planners has submitted its Draft Assessment of the Town Code for the Town Code update project. The Draft Assessment does not propose textual changes to the current Town Code. The document is now available for public comment through September 26, 2016.  All comments may be submitted in writing to TOSStowncode@gmail.com. Any citizen may also […]
  • 2016 Southern Shores Sportfish Community Sampling Results (9/2/2016) - 2016 Southern Shores Sportfish Community Sampling Results
  • South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force-meeting August 30, 2016 (8/25/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 30th at 6:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center (upstairs) located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail.
  • Town Council Meeting-September 6, 2016 (8/24/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, September 6th  at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located out 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail.  [Agenda]   Meeting Packet
  • August 2016 Council Committee Meetings (8/2/2016) - August 2016 Council Committee Meetings The Planning Committee will meet Monday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall. The Public Safety Committee will meet Monday, August 22nd  at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall.  
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting- August 2, 2016 (7/21/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, August 2nd at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located out 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail. [agenda will be available 7/28/16] August 2, 2016 Agenda
  • Council Committee Meetings-July (7/19/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 10:00 am in the conference room at Town Hall.
  • Planning Board meeting cancelled-July 18th (7/13/2016) - Due to no receipt of applications to review, the July 18, 2016 Southern Shores Planning Board meeting has been cancelled.
  • New 2016 Preliminary Flood Maps Released (6/30/2016) - New Preliminary Flood Maps Released   June 30, 2016   In August, 2000, the State of North Carolina established the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program (NCFMP), with a mandate to update the floodplain maps for all counties within the State of North Carolina.  To formalize this effort, the State of North Carolina entered into a […]
  • Notice- South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force Meeting (6/27/2016) - NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force will conduct a meeting Tuesday, June 28th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the UPSTAIRS conference room of the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores NC 27949
  • Town Council Meeting-July 5, 2016 (6/23/2016) - A Southern Shores Town Council regular meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on Tuesday July 5, 2016 at the Pitts Center, 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores, NC. [ Agenda July 5, 2016]   Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council, as a part of its regular scheduled meeting agenda […]
  • HB 483 Land-Use Regulatory Changes, (6/15/2016) - [CLICK HERE TO READ NC LEAGUE ACTION ALERT ARTICLE] Earlier this week, the Senate unveiled its version of HB 483 Land-Use Regulatory Changes, a bill that makes wide-ranging changes to land-use regulatory statutes. Among other changes, the bill would incentivize litigation at local taxpayer expense, weaken protections for neighboring property owners of new developments, and […]
  • New Preliminary Flood Maps To Be Released June 30, 2016 (6/10/2016) - New Preliminary Flood Maps To Be Released June 30, 2016 In August 2000, the State of North Carolina established the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program (NCFMP), with a mandate to update the floodplain maps for all counties within the State of North Carolina.  To formalize this effort, the State of North Carolina entered into a […]
  • June 20, 2016 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled (6/8/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE   Notice is hereby given that the June 20, 2016 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled.  The only matter on the agenda that was to be considered by the Board has been continued to July 18, 2016.  The Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, was […]
  • Public Notice-Public Hearing (6/8/2016) -   Public Notice   Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council, as a part of its regular scheduled meeting agenda of July 5, 2016, will hold a public hearing to consider, and possibly amend and/or adopt a prioritized capital street improvement plan for the fiscal year 2016-2017. The regular meeting will be […]
  • Dogwood Solutions Public Workshop (6/7/2016) - Notice to Citizens:   “Dogwood Solutions Public Workshop”   Hosted by the South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force   Pitts Center at Southern Shores Town Hall Complex Tuesday June 21 at 6 pm
  • Dare County Emergency Management Release-Tropical Storm Colin (6/6/2016) - RELEASE_Residents and Visitors Asked to Closely Monitor Tropical Storm Colin
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-June 7, 2016 (5/27/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular scheduled meeting on June 7th at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores 27949. [Agenda ]   TOWN OF SOUTHERN SHORES PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FY 2016-2017 Notice is hereby given that in […]
  • DARE COUNTY RELEASE: Businesses Urged to Register for Reentry Permits (5/20/2016) - DARE COUNTY RELEASE: Businesses Urged to Register for Reentry Permits with the County
  • Notice-South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force Meeting (5/19/2016) - NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force will conduct a meeting Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the UPSTAIRS conference room of the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores NC 27949  
  • PUBLIC HEARING-SOUTHERN SHORES PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FY 2016-2017 (5/4/2016) - TOWN OF SOUTHERN SHORES PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FY 2016-2017 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, 2016, for the Town of Southern Shores has been filed and submitted to the Mayor and Council and is available for public […]
  • Please drive at a slower speed (5/3/2016) - Highway and street flooding will occur in low lying areas during back to back daily rain events. Please drive at a slower speed.
  • SSVFD’s JR Firefighter Program (4/29/2016) - SSVFD’s JR Firefighter Program
  • Board Volunteer Applications (4/29/2016) - As vacancies become open, residents interested in future appointment to Town boards and committees, are encouraged to submit application form to:   Town Manager Town of Southern Shores 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail Southern shores, NC 27949   Application form: http://www.southernshores-nc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7-22-15-Board-Volunteer-Application.pdf
  • Board of Adjustment Public Hearing May 16, 2016 (4/28/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE   Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold a Public Hearing on May 16, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider […]
  • Council adopts Strategic Plan 2016 on April 5, 2016 (4/27/2016) - Strategic Plan 2016  
  • Town Council Regular Scheduled Meeting-May 3, 2016 (4/20/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular scheduled meeting on May 3, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores 27949 Agenda May 3, 2016
  • May 2016 Council Committee Meetings (4/20/2016) - May 2016 Council Committee Meetings The Planning Committee will meet Monday, May 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall. The Public Safety Committee will meet Monday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall. The Capital Improvement Committee will meet Thursday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. in […]
  • Council Committee Meeting for April (4/11/2016) - NOTICE Finance Committee Meeting Re-Scheduled Date Notice is hereby given that the Finance Committee meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, April 14 at 10:00 a.m. has been re-scheduled for Monday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall.    
  • Board of Adjustment Public Hearing on April 18, 2016 (4/7/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties of the Southern Shores Board of Adjustment, will hold a Public Hearing on April 18, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider VA-16-01, […]
  • Council Meeting-Budget Planning Retreat April 19th at 9:00 a.m (4/7/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a budget planning retreat as part of its regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19th  in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail Southern Shores, NC 27949. Agenda April 19, 2016
  • Tall Pine Bridge work site (4/6/2016) - All persons, other than construction personnel, are prohibited from entering the Tall Pine Bridge work site, or from moving or altering construction signs or barricades in any way. The Southern Shores Police Department is now monitoring this work zone as safety barricades have continued to be moved, creating an unsafe environment for drivers, pedestrians and […]
  • 2015-Police Department Annual-Report (4/6/2016) - 2015-Police Department Annual-Report  
  • South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force – Issues Survey (3/28/2016) - South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force – Issues Survey The South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force was established by the Southern Shores Town Council to make recommendations for viable solutions to issues surrounding South and East Dogwood Trails.  In addition to gathering information from other sources, one charge to this Task Force is […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on April 5, 2016 at 5:30 p.m (3/22/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE   Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on April 5, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  The purpose of the meeting is to consider Conditional Use Permit application CUP-16-01 submitted by Aston Properties to make […]
  • Special Meeting Notice (3/16/2016) - NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 5, 2016 3:00 P.M. – PITTS CENTER Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Special Meeting at 3:00 p.m. followed by the Town Council’s scheduled Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5th in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail […]
  • Notice – A Public Forum is included as a part of the April 5th Regular Council Meeting (3/16/2016) - Notice – A Public Forum is included as a part of the April 5th Regular Council Meeting. During the Public Forum portion of the April 5th regular Council Meeting, citizens are encouraged to address the Town Council  and comment on any matter of general interest pertaining to the Town of Southern Shores. Normal Public Comment […]
  • Council Committee meetings for March (3/11/2016) - The Capital Improvement Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, March 17th  at 2:00 p.m.  in the conference room at Town Hall.
  • Town Council Regular Scheduled Meeting-April 5th (3/10/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular scheduled meeting on April 5th at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores 27949 April 5, 2016 Agenda
  • Special Meeting Notice (3/10/2016) - NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 5, 2016 3:00 P.M. – PITTS CENTER Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Special Meeting at 3:00 p.m. followed by the Town Council’s scheduled Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5th in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail […]
  • Planning Board meeting March 21, 2016 at 5:30 p.m (3/7/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on March 21, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is to consider Conditional Use Permit application CUP-16-01 submitted by Aston Properties to make improvements to the Marketplace […]
  • Holly Trail Canal Bulkhead Improvement (2/23/2016) - As a part of the Council-directed Town-owned canal bulkhead improvement work for the current fiscal year, removal of selected trees identified as threatening the integrity of the Town-owned bulkhead adjacent to the street right-of-way of Holly Trail will commence in the next few weeks. The trees identified as threatening the Town’s bulkhead have been marked […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-March 1, 2016 (2/19/2016) - The Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday March 1, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail Agenda [ March 1, 2016 ]
  • Notice of Public Forum for Southern Shores Residents and Property Owners (2/12/2016) - Notice of Public Forum for Southern Shores Residents and Property Owners 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday March 7, 2016 Pitts Center, 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949 A public open house will be held to discuss the Town’s Code of Ordinances and results of the recent Citizen Survey. This will be […]
  • Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on March 1, 2016 at 5:30 p.m (2/11/2016) - Town of Southern Shores 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949 Phone 252-261-2394 / Fax 252-255-0876 info@southernshores-nc.gov www.southernshores-nc.gov PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on March 1, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. […]
  • South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force-meeting schedule-Updated (2/8/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force will conduct a meeting every third Tuesday of the month through February 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores NC 27949
  • Planning Committee Meeting February 12th (2/2/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Planning Committee meeting originally scheduled for Monday, February 8th at 10:00 a.m. has been re-scheduled for Friday, February 12th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall.  
  • Public Safety Council Committee Re-Scheduled Date (1/25/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the Public Safety Committee originally scheduled for Monday, February 15th at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled and re-scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th at 2:00 p.m. in the conference room at Town Hall.  
  • February 2nd Council Meeting-Cancelled (1/25/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the 5:30 p.m. Tuesday February 2, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Southern Shores Town Council has been cancelled.
  • Beginning in 2016, most voters will need to show acceptable photo id at the polls (1/21/2016) -            Click here for more information.  
  • STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT FEB. 16TH- PITTS CENTER (1/21/2016) - NOTICE OF MEETING LOCATION CHANGE: TOWN OF SOUTHERN SHORES COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 AT 9:00 A.M. Notice of a meeting location change of the Town Council of the Town of Southern Shores is hereby given. The Town Council will meet for a Strategic Planning Retreat on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at […]
  • Pothole? (1/19/2016) - Pothole? To report a pothole on a Town-maintained street, call (252) 261-2394, select option 5 or email info@southernshores-nc.gov To view a map of Town streets click Town Map. To report a pothole on a state-maintained street, call the NCDOT at (252) 473-2990.
  • Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule (1/13/2016) - Garbage collection Mon. Jan the 18th will be moved to Tues. Jan the 19th due to the holiday. Recycling collection remains unchanged with collection on Mon. Jan the 18th.
  • Planning Board Meeting January 20, 2016 (adjusted time) (1/8/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on January 20, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. (adjusted time) in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is to consider Zoning Text Amendment applications ZTA-16-01 , ZTA-16-02, ZTA-16-03, and ZTA-16-04. ZTA-16-01 is a […]
  • Public Notice- Three Public Hearings January 22, 2016 (1/8/2016) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold three Public Hearings on January 22, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearings are to consider each of the following Zoning Text Amendment applications: ZTA-16-02 ZTA-16-02 Large […]
  • NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING January 22, 2016 (1/8/2016) - NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING January 22, 2016 3:00 PM Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a Special Meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Friday January 22nd , 2016 in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail Southern Shores, NC 27949. The purpose of the Special Meeting includes, […]
  • South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force Meeting (1/4/2016) - Notice is hereby given that the South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail.
  • Town Council Meeting-January 5, 2016 (12/28/2015) - The Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday January 5, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail Agenda [January 5, 2016]
  • Public Hearings-January 5, 2016 (Zoning Text Amendment applications ZTA-15-03, ZTA-15-04, and ZTA-15-05) (12/22/2015) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold three Public Hearings on January 5, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the Public Hearings are to consider Zoning Text Amendment applications ZTA-15-03, ZTA-15-04, and ZTA-15-05 submitted by Aston […]
  • NOTICE -SPECIAL MEETING (12/14/2015) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a special meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday December 18th in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail Southern Shores, NC 27949. The purpose of the special meeting includes, but shall not be limited to conducting hearings, participating in deliberations, […]
  • Survey for the Town of Southern Shores Code Update Project (12/11/2015) - Your voice is needed. The Town of Southern Shores is currently working to update the Town Code. The Town Code contains all of the legislation that governs Southern Shores. The project was approved by your Town Council and will recommend to the Council updates to the existing Town Code for purposes of correcting conflicting and […]
  • Council Committee Meetings- February (12/9/2015) - January 2016 Council Committee Meetings The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will meet Thursday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center. The Finance Committee will meet Thursday, January 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall. The Thursday, January 21st Finance Committee meeting originally scheduled for 10:00 a.m. has been moved […]
  • Town Council Meeting-December 1st (11/25/2015) - The Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on December 1, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail. Agenda December 1, 2015
  • Town Code Update FAQs-11-18-15 (11/18/2015) - Updated Southern Shores FAQ 12-4-15  
  • Notice: South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force Meeting (11/10/2015) - Notice is hereby given that the South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force will hold a meeting Thursday November 19, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl
  • Notice-November 17th Council Meeting Cancelled (11/10/2015) - Notice is hereby given that the Tuesday November 17, 2015 Southern Shores Town Council Meeting originally scheduled for 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center has been cancelled.
  • BOT OKs spending $5M-$6.5M to buy land for Mid-Currituck Bridge (11/5/2015) -   BOT OKs spending $5M-$6.5M to buy land for Mid-Currituck Bridge Daily Advance From Staff Reports Thursday November 5, 2015     The N.C. Board of Transportation has agreed to spend between $5 million and $6.5 million acquiring land on the Currituck Outer Banks for the long-awaited Mid-Currituck Bridge project.   Malcolm Fearing, who is […]
  • Tall Pine Bridge Replacement Update (11/5/2015) - A contract has been awarded to Keystone Contracting Co for the Tall Pine Bridge replacement project.  The contractor will be mobilizing to the site and closing the bridge on November 16, 2015.  The bridge will remain closed until May 2016.  There will be several instances when the canal will be closed to boat traffic for […]
  • November 16, 2015 Planning Board meeting (10/28/2015) - Due to no receipt of applications to review, the November 16, 2015 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-Wednesday November 4th (10/22/2015) - The Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday November 4, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 North Virginia Dare Trail Southern Shores NC 27949. Agenda November 4, 2015
  • Southern Shores Candidate Forum (10/20/2015) - Southern Shores Candidate Forum sponsored by the Dare County League of Women Voters Viewable on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rb6C_ypZqU8  
  • Public Notice-Town Code Update Technical Group (10/16/2015) - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Code Update Technical Group will meet on October 20, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is to overview the project scope and schedule, summarize the input received to date, and identify […]
  • Dogwood Trails Task Force Selection Committee Proceedings (10/13/2015) - Click Here to View Page
  • Re-Notice- Joint Special Meeting October 27th (10/12/2015) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council and the South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force will hold a Joint Special Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 27th in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail Southern Shores, NC 27949. The purpose of the meeting is for each […]
  • PUBLIC NOTICE (10/9/2015) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on October 19, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is to further consider ZTA-15-02, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Southern Shores Civic Association to amend the Southern […]
  • Joaquin CAMA Emergency Permit Information (10/9/2015) - As a result of the initial reports of damage due to strong winds and high tides associated with Hurricane Joaquin, the North Carolina Secretary of Environmental Quality has issued a declaration that allows for emergency beach bulldozing for the reconstruction or repair to damaged frontal or primary dune systems until January 8, 2016.  Anyone who […]
  • North, South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force Meeting-CANCELLED (10/9/2015) - NOTICE: North, South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force Meeting October 13, 2015 CANCELLED Notice is hereby given that the North, South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force  originally schedule for a meeting on Tuesday October 13, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center (upstairs) located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. has been […]
  • Town of Southern Shores Blood Drive (10/8/2015) -
  • October 20th Council Meeting Cancelled (10/7/2015) - Notice is hereby given that the Tuesday October 20, 2015 Southern Shores Town Council Meeting originally scheduled for 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center has been cancelled.  
  • NOTICE-SPECIAL MEETING (10/1/2015) - NOTICE-SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a special meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday October 8th in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail Southern Shores, NC 27949. The purpose of the meeting is to consider approval of a resolution to award a contract […]
  • Southern Shores Town Council Meeting-October 6 (9/30/2015) - The Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday October 6, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 North Virginia Dare Trail Southern Shores NC 27949 October 6, 2015
  • Please be informed of emerging forecast of impacts from Hurricane Joaquin (9/30/2015) - http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/114425.shtml?5-daynl#contents  
  • Council Committee Meetings- October & November (9/29/2015) - October Council Committee Meetings The Capital Improvement Committee will meet Thursday, October 15th at 2:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center. The Finance Committee will meet Thursday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall.   November Council Committee Meetings The Planning Committee will meet Monday, November 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference […]
  • NOTICE: North, South and East Dogwood Trails Selection Committee Meeting (9/18/2015) - Notice is hereby given that the North, South and East Dogwood Trails Selection Committee will hold a meeting Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.
  • Public Notice-Planning Board will meet on September 21, 2015 (9/8/2015) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Planning Board will meet on September 21, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The purpose of the meeting is to consider ZTA-15-02, a Zoning Text Amendment application submitted by the Southern Shores Civic Association to amend the Southern […]
  • Congratulations and Thanks to two Southern Shores residents were recently appointed by the Town Council to the Planning Board as Alternate Members. (9/8/2015) - Joe McGraw, resident of Hollow Beach Court, has lived in Dare County since 1985 and has resided in Southern Shores full time since 2003. As owners of Albemarle Contractors, Inc., Joe and his wife Lori have spent the last 30 years developing and constructing properties on the Outer Banks. Joe is a former Director of […]
  • September 15th Council Meeting-Cancelled (9/2/2015) - The Tuesday September 15, 2015 Southern Shores Town Council Meeting originally scheduled for 9:00 a.m. in the Pitts Center has been cancelled.
  • NOTICE: North, South, East Dogwood Trails Selection Committee Meeting Dates (9/2/2015) - The North, South, and East Dogwood Trails Selection Committee will meeting on the following dates for the purpose of interviewing applicants: Friday, September 4th from 4:30-6:00 p.m Saturday, September 12th from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Monday September 14th from 4:30-6:00 p.m All meetings will be conducted in the Pitts Center located at 5377 North Virginia […]
  • Trash & Recycle-Holiday Schedule (8/31/2015) - Labor Day Holiday Garbage will be picked up on Monday, September 7 Recycle will be picked up on Tuesday, September 8
  • Town Offices Closed-Labor Day (8/31/2015) - Town Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
  • Town Council Meeting-Tuesday September 1st (8/27/2015) - The next Town Council Meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores NC 27949 Agenda September 1, 2015
  • NOTICE-North, South and East Dogwood Trails Selection Committee Meeting (8/26/2015) - Notice is hereby given that the North, South and East Dogwood Trails Selection Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.
  • NOTICE- North, South and East Dogwood Trails Selection Committee Meeting (8/7/2015) - Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the North, South and East Dogwood Trails Selection Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. Those wishing to be selected for the Dogwood Trails Task Force may do so but submitting an […]
  • Planning Board Public Hearing 8/17/15 (8/5/2015) - 8-4-15 PublicNoticeVA-15-01 VA-15-01 Application
  • Public Notice -Meeting Cancelled (8/5/2015) - PUBLIC NOTICE August 5, 2015 Notice is hereby given that the 9:00 o’clock a.m. Tuesday August 18, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Southern Shores Town Council has been cancelled. Sheila Kane Town Clerk
  • 2014 Southern Shores Police Department Annual Report (8/5/2015) - 2014 Southern Shores Police Department Annual Report
  • Dogwood Trails Task Force Selection Committee Minutes (7/23/2015) - The Dogwood Trails Task Force Selection Committee Minutes are now available for viewing by clicking here: Selection Committee Minutes
  • Board Volunteer Application (7/22/2015) - Volunteer full-time residents of the Town of Southern Shores interested in serving as appointed members of Town boards and committees as the need arises in the future, are encouraged to submit an application, found at http://www.southernshores-nc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7-22-15-Board-Volunteer-Application.pdf , along with a background bio to Town Hall, c/o Town Manager.  
  • 2016 Kitty Hawk Beach Nourishment Project (7/21/2015) - Kitty Hawk Plan View Drawings
  • August Town Council Meeting (7/21/2015) - Notice is hereby given that the Southern Shores Town Council will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.  [Agenda]
  • August Council Committee Meetings (updated 8/11/15) (7/21/2015) - August Council Committee Meetings The Planning Committee scheduled to meet Monday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall has been delayed one hour and will now meet at a new time, August 17th at 11:00 a.m. The Public Safety Committee scheduled to meet Monday, August 24th at 10:00 a.m. in […]
  • Notice-South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force Selection Committee Meeting (7/17/2015) - Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the South and East Dogwood Trails Selection Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl.
  • Public Notice-July 20, 2015 Southern Shores Planning Board meeting has been cancelled (7/17/2015) - Notice is hereby given that the July 20, 2015 Southern Shores Planning Board meeting has been cancelled. The Public Hearing that was to be held will now be held on August 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pitts Center located at 5377 N. Virginia Dare Trl. The Southern Shores Planning Board, performing the duties […]
  • July 21 Council Meeting-Cancelled (7/10/2015) - The Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Southern Shores Town Council Meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled.
  • Committee Appointed to Select Members of South and East Dogwood Trail Task Force (7/8/2015) - A Selection Committee has been appointed by the Town Council for the purpose of recommending separate appointment of a nine (9) member South and East Dogwood Trails Task Force. The role of the Task Force will be to gather information from the people of Southern Shores and make recommendations to the Town Council on viable […]
  • July Council Committee Meetings (7/7/2015) - The Capital Improvement Committee will meet Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 p.m. in the Pitts Center. The Finance Committee will meet Thursday, July 16th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall.
  • 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 […]
  • ”Beach Safety Tips released By Dare County Department of Emergency Management” (7/2/2015) - Dare County Department of Emergency Management has released tips on beach safety. http://www.darenc.com/news/newsid.asp?recid=749
  • A Note on Town Finances (6/25/2015) - The term “fund balance” is often misunderstood in the world of local government finance. A common misconception is that fund balance is an actual “savings account,” an amount of surplus cash. In fact however, fund balance is nothing more than an accounting principle. It is the difference between any of the Town funds’ current assets—cash, […]
  • Town’s New Year Starting July 1 (6/25/2015) - The Town’s new fiscal year, 2015-2016, begins July 1. The operating budget for the upcoming year was adopted by the Town Council at its Regular Meeting of June 7th, 2015. Just some of the highlights of the new year’s operating budget include the South Dogwood Trail replacement bridge over Snow Goose Canal – $ 1,314,731 […]
  • 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. […]
  • NC Board of Transportation has now approved the NCDOT’s Ten-Year Improvement Plan (6/5/2015) - NC Board of Transportation has now approved the NCDOT’s Ten-Year Improvement Plan. The 2016-2025 State Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), contains final funding approval for the Tall Pine Bridge replacement in Southern Shores. http://outerbanksvoice.com/2015/06/05/n-c-transportation-board-approves-project-list-for-next-decade/  
  • Town Continues to Oppose Sales Tax Redistribution Efforts in General Assembly (6/4/2015) - The Southern Shores Council and Town staff continue working in coordination with Dare County and our neighbor Towns to oppose NC Senate Bill 369 (“The Sales Tax Fairness Act“) introduced by  NC State Senator Harry Brown, as well as Senate Bill  608 (“A Simple and Fair Formula for Sales Tax Distributions”   introduced by State Senator […]
  • 2015-2016 Town Operating Budget Adopted (6/3/2015) - 2015-2016 Town Operating Budget Adopted On June 2, 2015 the Town Council adopted the Town’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year effective July 1. The adoption was based on a recommendation from the Town Manager/Budget Officer who filed his annual proposed budget on May 5. As has been the case since the Town Manager/Budget […]
  • US 158-Seasonal Traffic Backup Counter Measures (5/1/2015) - Since December 14, 2014, leaders from the Towns of Southern Shores, Duck, and Kitty Hawk, Dare County, Currituck County, and NCDOT have all been working together to address and implement initiatives regarding the seasonal traffic volume crossing Wright Memorial Bridge on check-in and check-out days. Several meetings and work sessions have occurred among the leaders […]
  • Capital Street Improvement *prioritization for FY 2015-2016 as recommended by the CIP Committee April 9, 2015 and revised by the Town Council April 21, 2015 (4/21/2015) - Revised by the Town Council April 21, 2015.

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