Renovation Application
Requirements
To make a renovation application without addition, you will need the following documents:
- Lien agent appointment (instructions in application online)
- Workers’ Compensation Affidavit (in online application)
- “Notice for Property Owners, Contractors, and Design Professionals” page 6 and 7 completed (in online application)
- Elevation Certificate
- 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.
Application Process
North Topsail Beach has launched a new platform for permitting.
Log into: https://www.citizenserve.com/northtopsailbeach
- Mouse over “Services” tab in the top bar
- Click "Permits"
- In the left-hand column, click "Apply online"
- Select "Renovation Permit" in the drop-down menu
- Complete the application. It will ask for the:
- Lien agent entry #
- Workers’ Compensation Affidavit (upload)
- Owner’s Affidavit (upload)
- Contractor’s Affidavit (upload)
- Project Cost Estimate (upload)
- Elevation Certificate
- CAMA Determination
- Once completed, click "submit" (once submitted, please note the renovation permit number)
- Complete any associated trade permits.
- Mouse over “Services” tab in the top bar
- Click "Permits"
- In the left-hand column, click "Apply online"
- Select "(applicable trade) Permit" in the drop-down menu. Possible associated trade permits may be:
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Insulation
- Plumbing
- Fuel Gas
- Complete the application.
- Indicate “Existing Project” and type in the renovation permit number noted above.
- Once completed, click “submit”
Once the application is complete with all associated trades, the Planning Director will conduct a substantial improvement determination, followed by a project review by the Building Codes Administrator.
