Development Process

Provides a uniform means to request an amendment to the text of the Unified Development Ordinance when there is public necessity, changed conditions, convenience, general welfare, or if appropriate land use practices justify doing so.

Text Amendment Application (PDF)

Provides a uniform means to request a conventional rezoning of the Official Zoning Map when required for certain uses.

Zoning Map Amendment Application (PDF)

Provides a uniform means to request a conditional rezoning to ensure that development allowed by the district will conform to the county’s adopted plans or to appropriately address the impacts expected to be generated by the development.

Conditional Rezoning Application (PDF)

Provides a uniform means to request a development that is planned and developed under unified control in accordance with more flexible standards and procedures that are conducive to creating more mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented, and an otherwise higher quality development than could be achieved through general use (base) zoning district regulations.

Planned Development Application (PDF)

To authorize development or land uses in a particular zoning district.

Special Use Permit Application (PDF)

Required for any non-residential, multi-family, or mixed-use development that is 5,000 square feet or greater in building’s gross floor area, impervious surface, disturbed land area, and other use area

Major Site Plan Application (PDF)

Required for any non-residential, multi-family, or mixed-use development that is less than 5,000 square feet of building’s gross floor area, impervious surface, disturbed land area, and other use area.

Minor Site Plan Application (PDF)

Required for development of a major subdivision – Type I (20 or fewer lots) and Type II (21 or more lots) preliminary plat with a special use permit, if applicable; construction drawings, and final plat.

Major Subdivision Application (PDF)

Required for the division of land into three or fewer lots.

Minor Subdivision Application (PDF)

Required for any change in use or commencement of an activity that does not require another specific permit as listed in the Unified Development Ordinance.  This permit is also required for island development before issuance of a building permit.

Zoning Compliance Permit Application (PDF)

Required for all signs unless exempted in accordance with 5.12.3 or 5.12.4 of the Unified Development Ordinance.

Sign Permit Application (PDF)

This permit allows for the establishment of certain temporary uses of limited duration and special events.

Temporary Use Permit Application (PDF)

Required if all or the majority of existing trees on a lot or site are harvested, cleared, or removed for development and is not in coordination with any other specific permit as required by the Unified Development Ordinance.

Clear Cutting Permit Application (PDF)

To allow certain deviations from the dimensional standards of the Unified Development Ordinance, such as for height, setbacks, lot coverage, or similar numerical standards.

Variance Application (PDF)

To provide an administrative mechanism for allowing minor variations or adjustments to certain numerical standards of the zoning provisions based on specific limited set standards.

Administrative Adjustment Application (PDF)

To provide a uniform mechanism for rendering formal written interpretations of the Unified Development Ordinance text and the boundaries or classifications of the Official Zoning Map.

Interpretation Application (PDF)

To provide a procedure for an aggrieved party affected by any decision or interpretation by a county official to determine if the decision or interpretation complies with the requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance

Appeal Application (PDF)

An agreement between Currituck County and a developer in accordance with Chapter 160D, Article 10, of the North Carolina General Statutes to provide more regulatory certainty by establishing a phasing schedule, and to administer and manage efforts to maintain open space and environmentally sensitive lands.

Development Agreement Application (PDF)