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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
March 6, 2023
Tommy Thigpen
2342-1 New River Inlet Rd
North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Exemption Number— EX 11.23
RE: EXEMPTED PROJECT (Statutory Exclusion) - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EXISTING STRUCTURES -
[G.S.113-103(5)(B)(5) and [15A NCAC 7K.0103(a)]
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2342-1 New River Inlet Rd., North Topsail Beach, Onslow County
AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN — Outstanding Resource Area
Dear Mr. Thigpen:
I have reviewed the information submitted to this office in your inquiry concerning the necessary filing of an application for a
minor development permit under the Coastal Area Management Act. After making a site inspection on February 22, 2023,1 have
determined that the activity you propose is exempt from needing a minor development permit as long as it remains consistent
with your site drawing and materials list submitted on 3/1/2023, and meets the conditions specified below. If your plans should
change and your project will no longer meet these conditions, please contact me before proceeding.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR— [G.S.113.103(5)(B)(5) and 15A NCAC 7K.0103(a)] - Maintenance and repairs (excluding
replacement) necessary to repair damage to structures caused by the elements are specifically excluded from the definition of
development under the conditions and in the circumstances set out in G.S. 1 13A-1 03(5)(b)(5). Individuals required to take such
measures within an AEC shall contact the local CAMA representative for consultation and advice before beginning work.
Structures may be repaired in a similar manner, size, and location as the original structure. No expansions or additions are
permissible. The repairs are limited to 50% of the market value of the existing structure and the following specific conditions.
1. The project consists of the repair of the existing deck, platform, and stairs.
2. The proposed repairs shall be consistent with all other applicable local ordinances and North Carolina Building
Code standards.
This exemption to CAMA permit requirements does not alleviate the necessity of your obtaining any other State, Federal or Local
authorization and N.C. Building Permits. This exemption expires 90 days from the date of the letter.
Sincerely,
Tina Martin, DCM Field Representative
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave.
Morehead City, NC 28557
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Moorehead City, North Carolina 28557
252.808.2808