NC DEQ: Coastal Management Permits

Will My Project Require a Permit?

You must obtain a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit for your project if it is in one of the 20 counties covered by CAMA, is considered "development" under CAMA, and is located in an Area of Environmental Concern.

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Coastal Management Permits

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CAMA Handbook for Coastal Development

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