Town of Duck, North Carolina

Planning, Zoning and Inspections

The Planning, Zoning and Inspections Department for the Town of Duck may be reached by calling 252-255-1234; the fax number is 252-255-1236. Inquiries should be directed to the following individuals:

Andy Garman: Director of Community Development
W. Cory Tate: Building Inspector
Sandy Cady: Administrative Assistant/Zoning Technician/LPO

Minor CAMA Permitting is currently being handled by Sandy Cady, Local Permit Officer for the Town of Duck. Ms. Cady' office is located in the Town Offices located at the Waterfront Shops, 1240 Duck Road, Suite 106, Duck, NC 27949. General and Major Permits are permitted through the Division of Coastal Management in Elizabeth City. If you are unsure whether you need a Major, Minor or General permit, please call our office.

Dare County Health Department handles all environmental/septic permits. Their office is also located at the satellite office in Kill Devil Hills, 2601 N. Croatan Highway, and their telephone number is 252-475-5080.

Frequently Asked Questions
Building Permit Forms
Information & Procedural Guidelines
Floodplain Information & Links
Land Use Plan extremely large PDF file
Land Use/Flood/Misc Permits
Links of Interest
Fee Schedule
CAMA forms Coming Soon!
Town of Duck Home Page

Duck adopts a Tree & Vegetation Preservation and Planting Ordinance.

Recognizing the aesthetic, environmental, ecological and economic benefits to our coastal community that native and well-adapted vegetation provides, the Town of Duck adopted an ordinance on June 6, 2007 to ensure a vegetative canopy in Duck now and into the future.    Click here to view (PDF format) a summary of the ordinance; for specific details, please refer to Town Code regulations regarding Tree & Vegetation Preservation and Planting (online at http://www.townofduck.com/07-05.htm) or call the Department of Community Development at 252-255-1234.


Duck Implements Wedding-Related Event Registration Policy

The Town of Duck has recently implemented a wedding-related event registration policy. The purpose of this registration is to provide awareness for event planners, participants, neighborhoods, property owners, and Town officials for all upcoming wedding-related events so that careful consideration and planning can be given to safety, parking, noise, signage, and other impacts on the community. It is the Town of Duck’s desire to see that all events are carefully planned to ensure the enjoyment of the participants while also limiting the potential for negative impacts that may be caused by such events if not carefully planned.

A wedding-related gathering is defined as 50 or more people in a private residence in the Town of Duck. Examples include pre- and post-wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, and brunches.

All wedding-related events must be registered with the Town of Duck Department of Community Development at least thirty (30) days before the event date. This registration will provide appropriate information for notification of property owners, neighborhood associations, and public safety personnel and will also provide contact information for the responsible parties during the event so that we can reach you, if necessary, during the event with a minimum of disruption.

  • Town of Duck's Wedding-Related Event Policy & Registration Form      Click here to view (PDF format)


    • Town of Duck, 1240 Duck Road, Waterfront Shops, P.O. Box 8369, Duck, NC 27949
    Phone 252.255.1234 · Fax 252.255-1236
    email: info@townofduck.com



    Last revised January 2, 2008
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