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Nags Head Town outlines sand‑relocation rules, dune protections and fence standards
Summary
Town planners explained the sand‑relocation authorization process, application requirements, and technical rules — including limits on excavation, fence spacing to protect turtle movement, and a requirement that displaced sand remain within property boundaries.
NAGS HEAD TOWN — Town planners at a preseason meeting detailed rules for the town’s sand‑relocation program, emphasizing limits intended to protect dunes, nesting turtles and neighboring properties.
Planner Greg Daisy, identified as a planner for Nags Head Town, said the program exists to clear sand from structures and walkways while minimizing disturbance to dune vegetation. “We’re trying to have as minimal amount of disturbance as possible,” Daisy said, adding that the town will not permit lowering dunes to improve ocean views: “Absolutely no lowering of existing dunes.”
The town requires homeowners and contractors to submit a detailed application through the town web portal that shows project location, proposed depths and cubic yards to be moved, and contractor information. Staff will typically conduct an on‑site visit;…
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