Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the Planning Board meet?
A: The Planning Board meets the second Tuesday of every month. Regular meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the Board of Commissioner’s room, on the second floor of the Historic Currituck County Courthouse.
Q: How many inoperable/unlicense vehicles can I have in my yard?
A: You may have one unlicense vehicle in your yard. More than one unlicense vehicle would be classified as a junkyard.
Q: What is an inoperable/unlicense vehicle?
A: Any motor vehicle which does not have a current license plate and inspection sticker.
Q: What is a Land Use Plan?
A: A Land Use Plan serves as a blueprint for the physical growth of the County. It also guides citizens and public officials in making decisions that affect development. Typically the goal of a Plan is to balance the most suitable use of land with the provision of public services, while protecting natural resources.
Q: Why do we have a Land Use Plan?
A: Land Use Plans are required for the 20 coastal counties by the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). This requirement is intended to protect, preserve and promote the orderly development of coastal counties.
Q: What is a Future Land Use map?
A: The Future Land Use map is included in the Land Use Plan and shows land classes on a map. While land classes are shown on the map, it is important to understand that the map itself is a policy document and not a regulatory mechanism. As with all portions of the Land Use Plan, this map should be used as a guide in adopting ordinances, evaluating development proposals, and approving rezoning requests.
In Currituck County, the following four land classes are shown on the Future Land Use Map:
* Conservation Areas
* Rural Areas
* Limited Service Areas
* Full Service Areas
Q: What is the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)?
A: The UDO consists of the zoning and subdivision regulations that control development in the county. This includes the use of land, dimensional requirements, density, and physical design. It is also the legal tool used to promote the public health, safety and welfare of a community. Prior to being approved, any development proposal must meet all standards included in the UDO.
Q: How does the UDO relate to the Land Use Plan?
A: Typically zoning and subdivision regulations are the tools used to implement a plan. Often times a UDO will be amended or changed to conform to the adopted Land Use Plan to ensure consistency between the two. However, the UDO determines the final density or intensity of a development proposal, not the Land Use Plan.
