Planning and Inspections

Mission

The Planning Department’s mission is to maintain orderly growth and redevelopment of the Town through efficient administration of sound growth management principles and planning practice.

How are we doing?  Planning and Inspections Customer Service Form

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains the Land Use Plan 
• Chapter 151 Flood Damage Prevention Ord
• Chapter 152 Subdivision Ordinance
• Chapter 153 Zoning Ordinance
• Storm Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Stormwater Management Plan
• National Flood Insurance Program
• Community Rating System

Contact:

Kill Devil Hills Planning and Inspections
P.O. Box 1719
102 Town Hall Drive

Kill Devil Hills, NC  27948

Phone: 252-449-5318
Fax:     252-441-4102

Planning Director:  Greg Loy

Assistant Planning Director:  Meredith Guns

Hours:
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Shoreline Access Plan
• Recreational Facilities Plan
• Street Improvement Master Plan
• Chapter 111, Peddler and Itinerant Vendors/Special Events Ordinance
• Local Historical Sites
• Chapter 93, Nuisance Ordinance
• Development and maintainance of the GIS system
• Administers, reviews and advises on local, state and federal grant packages (including shoreline access improvements and recreational projects).

Meet the Staff

Planning Director, Greg Loy, 449-5318
Assistant Planning Director, Meredith Guns, 449-5318
Planner, Bryan Brightbill, 449-5318
Chief Building Inspector,  Matt Lowcher, 449-5312
Building Inspector, Chris Jenkins, 449-5313
Zoning Adminstrator, Donna Elliott, 449-5310
Code Enforcement Officer, Lee Partridge, 449-5316

Building Permit Information - One and two family dwellings, commercial construction, general information (including when a permit is needed), site plan review process

2012 NC Residential Building & Energy Code Changes Effective March 1, 2012 - changes include:  one foot freeboard requirement

Eco Friendly Construction - how can you use more recycled products in your construction project?  Follow this link to learn more tips and ideas. Other sites that might be interesting and useful as you consider ways to enhance your construction projects with eco advancements:  USGBC - information on green building education;  GreenSource - sustainable design, green building, LEED, etc.;  Global Green USA - a global perspective on a sustainable planet; Green Building Solutions - what is green construction?

Energy Star - is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.  Results are already adding up. With the help of ENERGY STAR, Americans have saved enough energy in 2007 alone to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 27 million cars — all while saving $16 billion on their utility bills.