Coastal Management Rules & Regulations

Coastal Resources Commission Rules

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management enforces the Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge & Fill Law, and the rules and policies of the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission. These laws and rules govern development in the 20 coastal counties.

Coastal Area Management Act

The law that governs the coastal management program.

NC Dredge & Fill Law

The law that governs dredge & fill activities.

Coastal Resources Commission Rules

Current rules governing coastal development.

Proposed Rules

Proposed changes to current rules.

Coastal Management Plan

Notice of Proposed Changes to Coastal Management Plan

Enforcement

Compliance and enforcement of existing rules.