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Some Services in Our Corolla Office
Unavailable Due to Staff Shortages
Effective Immediately, until further notice: the Permit Technician and Planner will not be available at the Corolla Office. However, a Building Inspector will still be available to perform inspections and answer code related questions.
Please note the following options:
- Online Services: You can apply for permits and make payments using our online permitting system, “Citizen Self Service,” available on our website www.currituckinspections.com
- Payments: Payments cannot be accepted at this office during this time. Please use the online permitting system.
- Document Submission: You can submit your documents via email at [email protected].
- Meetings: If you need to schedule a meeting with a planner, we encourage the use of Microsoft Teams.
For assistance, please contact the Mainland Permit Office at 252-232-3378.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience
The Planning & Inspections Department works to promote quality development, outstanding customer service, and innovative problem-solving to facilitate the growth of the local economy and enhance the quality of life, and preserve the natural environment for current and future generations.
The department is comprised of 3 divisions and 18 staff members. Staff have specialized national and state certifications such as:
- Certified Zoning Officers (CZO)
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
- Level 1,2,and 3 Building Inspectors
- Certified Flood Manager (CFM)
- as well as other accreditations and certifications.
Mission Statement
Provide solution oriented services to the community through the application of professional planning and inspection skills, adopted plans, and standards which facilitate the growth of the local economy and enhance the quality of life and preserve the natural environment for current and future generations.
Principles of a successful Planning & Inspections Department:
- Provide excellent customer service to all customers.
- Treat people fairly and equally.
- Produce work products of a very high quality.
- Communicate openly both internally and externally.
- Be prepared when presenting information.
- Use consistency in decision making.
- Be committed to a team-oriented approach.
- Look for solutions rather than obstacles.
- Implement policy rather than create it.
- Be proactive rather than reactive.
