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Business Resources

Before starting, expanding or relocating a business or perhaps building a new facility - you need to be diligent in asking specific questions about Federal, State and County Codes and Regulations. It is your responsibility to understand what the requirements are and what is expected in your particular situation. There are many questions you should ask before proceeding to avoid any problems and possible additional cost further into the process. Please note that Currituck County does not currently have a County business license requirement.

For example:

• Are you located in the proper zoning?
• Will you need a special use permit or conditional use permit?
• Are you aware of Currituck County Sign Ordinance Regulations?
• What is the lighting ordinance?
• Are there additional fees/charges for space in a wastewater treatment area?
• What are the parking requirements for my type of business? 
• What are the fire code regulations?
  • Will you need to have a fire hydrant installed in the front of your building?
  • Will you need to have a holding pond for sprinkler system support?
• What are the septic requirements?
  • Are there fill restrictions?
• What about setback regulations?
• Do I need a stormwater drainage permit?
• How does the Americans with Disabilities Act impact my situation?
  • Will I need handicap accessible bathrooms? An elevator? Braille lettering? Handicap ramp at entrance?

It all may seem overwhelming, but the good news is there are several resources available and people you may contact to help you with your endeavor!

Most information is available online, just click on the link below to view:

Currituck County Code Ordinances

Currituck County Unified Development Ordinance - includes articles on Density, Parking, Signs, Building Inspections and Permits, Zoning, etc.

Currituck County Planning Department - This link lists fee schedules, downloadable forms/applications, frequently asked questions and more.  For further information call (252) 232-3055 on the mainland or (252) 453-8555 in Corolla.

Currituck County Inpections - Chief Inspector Spence Castello; (252) 232-6020

Albemarle Regional Health - Environmental Health Services; Septic System permits, inspections, etc. (252) 232-6603

Currituck County Fire Marshal - James Mims; (252) 232-6641; for further information on fire code/ordinances.

Currituck County Economic Development Department - Peter Bishop, Director; (252) 232-2075, ext. 6015. 

Currituck County Deed Searches

Currituck County Real Estate Searches/Property Information

North Carolina Business Info - Business license information; Permit info (Storm Water, Air Quality, ...), etc. Currituck County does not have a business license requirement.

More Business Links

North Carolina's Northeast Partnership

Promotes economic development and travel and tourism in the sixteen county region and offers no cost, confidential assistance to companies interested in relocating or expanding in the region. Site offers demographic information.

Business Recruitment Information

Why open a business in North Carolina?

North Carolina State Ports

Information on international trade opportunities.

North Carolina Department of Commerce

Demographics/statistics and business information for the state and county.

SCORE - Outer Banks Chapter

Small business mentoring and Business Traiing Seminars; Free service; You may contact them at mail@score497.org.

SCORE list these Small Business Web Sites to Visit Today:

businessplans.org - The Center for Business Planning helps you plan, document and evaluate all aspects of your business strategy.

eVenturing.com - From The Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, this site offers resources for starting, growing and supporting your business.

garage.com - A site to get help finding seed money for your small business; helps entrepreneurs and investors build great businesses.

toolkit.cch.com - The CCH Business Owners Toolkit offers small business tax information, a small office/home office guidebook and more.

workingsolo.com - If you're self-employed, a home-based business owner, a free agent, an e-lancer, a telecommuter, or other independent professional then this site's for you.

workingwomanmag.com - Great advice for working women, about woman-owned firms and targeted resources for women in business.

workz.com - Get tips and tools for building and growing your web site, attracting customers, amking money and managing operations.

Small Business Administration

Find information about the US Small Business Administration's guaranteed loan programs, government resources and legislation relating to small businesses on this site. NC office is located in Charlotte and can be accessed from this site.

Traffic Counts

See the latest traffic count information for Currituck County. Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) numbers available.

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