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Dare County Planning Department

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The Dare County Planning Board serves as an advisory board to the Dare County Board of Commissioners on issues of land-use planning in unincorporated Dare County. The composition of the Board is reflective of the voting districts established in Dare County and the seven-member Board of Commissioners.

  • District One includes Roanoke Island and the mainland portions of Dare County;
  • District Two includes Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, and Colington;
  • District Three represents Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores, and Duck village;
  • District Four covers Hatteras Island.  

The Planning Board members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve staggered, three-year terms.  The Board includes a representative from each of the four districts with three additional at-large members. 

Members: Seat:
Elmer R. Midgett, Jr. At Large
Dan Oden At Large
Joe Thompson At Large
Ricky Scarborough, Jr. District 1
Catherine Morris District 2
John Finelli District 3
Beth Midgett District 4

Questions about the Affordable Housing Committee which address opportunities for affordable housing in unincorporated Dare County contact Donna Creef donnac@darenc.com 252-475-5873.

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