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Nags Head staff outline sand-relocation rules, emphasize dune protection and turtle safety
Summary
Town planners detailed requirements for sand-relocation permits, work-hour limits, stabilization triggers (1,000 sq ft or 2,700 cu yd), and sand-fence spacing; applications open Nov. 1 and work may begin Nov. 17 for the 2025–26 season.
Nags Head Town planners laid out the town’s sand-relocation rules at a preseason meeting, telling homeowners and contractors how to apply, where sand may be placed and the limits designed to protect dunes and nesting habitat.
Greg Daisy, a planner for Nags Head Town, described the program as aimed at clearing sand off structures while minimizing disturbance to dune vegetation. “The stronger the application, the more information you provide in your application, the quicker we can process it,” Daisy said, urging applicants to submit complete site sketches and volume estimates.
Daisy said applications are submitted via the town web portal and typically include homeowner and contractor information, a project sketch showing property lines,…
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