Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)

Complete Unified Development Ordinance - updated September 21, 2021 with amendments adopted through September 1, 2021

UDO ARTICLES - updated September 21, 2021 with amendments adopted through September 1, 2021

Cover, Amendment History & Tables of Contents 

Article 1 - Purpose & Applicability

Article 2 - Administrative, Legislative, & Quasi-Judicial Authority

Article 3 - Legislative/Quasi-Judicial Procedures

Article 4 - Development Review Process

Article 5 - Nonconformities

Article 6 - Zoning Districts

Article 7 - Supplemental Regulations

Article 8 - District Development Standards

Article 9 - The Village at Nags Head SPD-C Zoning Ordinance

Article 10 - Performance Standards

Article 11 - Environmental Regulations

Appendix A - Definitions

Appendix B - Residential Design Guidelines

RECENTLY APPROVED TEXT AMENDMENTS

• Text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance pertaining to lot coverage associated with recycling dumpsters. APPROVED - September 1, 2021

PENDING TEXT AMENDMENTS

• Text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance allowing temporary accommodations for outdoor dining. Next Meeting: October 6, 2021 Board of Commissioners' Consent Agenda to Schedule Public Hearing
• Text amendment submitted by Steve Pauls of Farmdog Surf School to add “Beach Recreation Equipment Rentals & Sales” as a permitted use within the C-4, Arts and Culture Zoning District. Next Meeting: October 6, 2021 Board of Commissioners' Consent Agenda to Schedule Public Hearing       
• Text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to update references in the Stormwater, Fill and Runoff Management Ordinance for regulatory reference manuals. Next Meeting: TBD, consideration tabled
• Text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance pertaining to uses allowed within the C-3, Commercial Services and C-2, General Commercial Zoning Districts, the “Furniture Store” and “Furniture Showroom” uses, the “Warehousing & Storage Facilities” use and storage as an accessory to these uses. Next Meeting: TBD, consideration tabled