ABOUT THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS COMMITTEE
A Quasi-Judicial Citizens Board
The Zoning Board Of Adjustments is a “quasi-judicial” administrative body that performs the following duty: to hear and decide appeals from; and to review and order requirements, decisions, or determinations made by the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector. The Board’s function is that of granting variances and conditional use permits.
In general, the board of adjustment is the body established to:
- Hear appeals of decisions rendered by zoning administrators
- Interpret unclear provisions in the zoning ordinance
- Decide on applications by landowners to permit buildings or land uses which vary from the zoning regulations
For more information on the Zoning Board of Adjustment refer to Article 3, sections 3-14 through 3-17 of the Southport Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
A Variance is a request to deviate from current zoning requirements. The Zoning Board Of Adjustment may grant variances in certain situations, enabling a property owner to make use of his/her property in some way that conflicts with the literal provisions of the Southport Unified Development Ordinance. For more on Variances see Article 5 of the UDO.
A Conditional Use Permit is a special permit granted only by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Certain uses in a given zoning district are only permitted by special exception. A Conditional Use Permit allows for certain land uses in a given zoning district to be studied more thoroughly because of their unique characteristics. For more information on Conditional Use Permits refer to Article 12 of the UDO.
Membership on the Zoning Board of Adjustment is by appointment of the Board of Aldermen. Please click here for an application to be considered for this board and file it with the City Clerk.
Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month as needed
4:30 p.m.
Indian Trail Meeting Hall
113 West Moore Street
City of Southport, NC 28461
Board of Adjustment Summer 2022
Address | Contact | Appointed | Expiration |
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Mr. Harley Lemons, Chairman |
6228 Navigator Way | [email protected] 910-457-0067 (H) 910-352-7174 (C) |
August 2019 | 3 years August 2022 |
CITY |
Pete Haislip, Vice-Chairman |
309 E. Bay Street | [email protected] 540-520-1651 |
February 2020 | 3 years February 2023 |
CITY |
Josh Cline McGee Interim Chair |
195 Gentle Breeze Court | [email protected] 704-614-2956 |
March 2020 | 3 years March 2023 |
CITY |
Jason Robbins | 504 W. Brunswick Street | [email protected] 910-808-9723 910-477-6118 |
March 2022 | 3 years May 2025 |
CITY |
Lisa Fosbury | 120 W. Moore Street | [email protected] 910-477-2743 (H) 919-523-0337 (C) |
February 2020 | 3 years February 2023 |
CITY |
Amy Aycock | 205 Holly Drive | [email protected] 910-471-4049 910-253-2407 |
March 2022 | 3 years March 2025 |
ETJ |
Kate Seigler | 7000 Robert Ruark Drive | [email protected] 954-709-9492 910-250-1190 |
April 2022 | 3 years April 2025 |
ETJ |
Loten (Tuck) Masker | 610 Mackenzie Circle | [email protected] 703-608-1647 |
March 2022 | 3 years March 2025 |
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Vacant | ETJ ALT | ||||
Vacant | Staff, Planner | ||||
Dorothy (Dorrie) Dutton | 1029 N. Howe Street | [email protected] 910-457-7900, ext. 1010 |
Staff, City Clerk | ||
Kiley Barefoot | 1029 N. Howe Street | [email protected] 910-457-7925 910-368-5710 (C) |
Staff, Building Inspector | ||
Thomas Lombardi | 5021 Oarlock Court | [email protected] 910-640-8017 |
Board of Aldermen Liaison |
Membership on the Zoning Board of Adjustment is by appointment of the Board of Aldermen. Please click here for an application to be considered for this board and file it with the City Clerk.
Members are appointed for three-year terms.
For a printable member list, click here.