Code Violations & Compliance

Do you have a concern about an overgrown lot, abandoned vehicles or any other potential safety hazard? If so, please fill out the:

• Citizen Complaint (PDF) form and
  • Mail:
    Code Violations & Compliance
    153 Courthouse Road, Suite G103
    Currituck, North Carolina  27929
  • or in person at our office.
• Online
• Or contact us

Code Enforcement Officers

Michelle Rogers
Phone: 252-232-6056

J. G, Seabright
Phone: 252-232-6033

Common Violations Reported

Inoperable/junk vehicles
Unified Development Ordinance, Subsection 4.3.3.O.
Currituck County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Article IV. – Junk Car Ordinance

• Up to one inoperable or junked vehicle is allowed per residential dwelling unit
• A junk car is defined as a vehicle that does not display a current license plate lawfully on the vehicle, and is partially damaged or wrecked, or cannot move in the manner it was intended to move.
• Abandoned and nuisance vehicles are also addressed under the junk car ordinance.

Overgrown property
Currituck County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Article III. – Nuisances

• Grass cannot exceed 12 inches if the property has a structure upon it.
• Grass cannot exceed 18 inches if the property is vacant.

Garbage/refuse/waste/trash
Currituck County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11, Article II. – Storage and Disposal

• All waste/trash must be removed at least once each week (seven-day period). *Corolla and Carova have specific requirements which can be found in this same chapter.
• Storage of garbage must be in a durable container with a cover; required number of containers to adequately store one week’s accumulation of garbage for the dwelling.
• Storage of refuse (lumber, tires, old furniture, appliances, boxes/crates, and other bulky waste) should be done in a manner to resist animals and not create a fire hazard.  Bulky waste should not be stored outside the dwelling longer than 72 hours.

RV/Motorhome/Travel Trailer/Camper utilized as a permanent residence
Unified Development Ordinance, Subsection 4.1.1.G.(2)(c)

• The use of a recreational vehicle as a permanent residence or as a temporary residence outside of approved campgrounds is prohibited in all zoning districts in the county.

Prohibited Signs
Unified Development Ordinance, Subsection 5.12.1.

•  Signs placed along the road located within the sight triangle or public right-of-way.
• Signs attached to any traffic sign, utility pole or tree.