Driveway Application

Requirements

To make a driveway application, you will need the following documents:

1. CAMA Permit: Heather Styron is the CAMA contact with the NC Department of Environmental Quality covering North Topsail Beach and is available at heather.m.styron@deq.nc.gov 252-515-5417 (office) 252-725-3903 (work cell). Please inquire about the need for a CAMA determination.
2. NCDOT Driveway Determination: Per NCDOT Deputy District Engineer email 8/12/2022 “NCDOT will want to see all driveway connection proposals, and we will determine if a driveway permit is necessary.” Please contact either Ms. Kirsten Spirakis klspirakis@ncdot.gov or Ms. Krista Kimmel khkimmel@ncdot.gov 910-467-0500 for an NCDOT determination.
3. Engineered stormwater plans - If the proposed driveway is impervious
4. Sketch or survey showing location and dimensions of the proposed driveway.
5. Indicate required number of parking spaces (number of habitable spaces minus one). Minimum parking space is 160 square feet

Application Process

Please follow these steps to make a complete application:

1. Log into: https://www.citizenserve.com/northtopsailbeach
2. Mouse over “Services” tab in the top bar
3. Click on "Planning and Zoning"
4. In the left-hand column, click on "Apply online"
5. Select "Driveway Permit" in the drop-down menu

Complete the application and click "submit"