The recreational and residential community of Sanderling, located on the northern beaches of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, is settled on a narrow band of land between the dunes that front the Atlantic Ocean and the marshes that edge the shallow waters of the Currituck Sound. It is a geographically and ecologically fragile environment, and its’ stewardship is the concern of all members of the Sanderling Community.
Since initial construction in the early 1980’s, Sanderling’s developers and community members have sought to achieve a settlement that preserves the natural characteristics of the land as well as indigenous plant and animal life. Sanderling abounds with deer, small mammals, and numerous bird species; the Sound and Sanderling’s lagoons and lakes are rich in aquatic life. Maritime trees, shrubs, and grasses shaped by the wind and sea, have been carefully tended and construction is regulated to minimize the loss of natural vegetation.
Within this well-preserved environment, Sanderling is a development that pays tribute to a simple and unadorned life at the beach. It is a community for the gathering of family and friends who come principally to enjoy the environment.
Before You Visit Sanderling
As you plan your visit to Sanderling, we ask you to share in the spirit of our community by following the rules and regulations established to protect wildlife, to preserve the beauty and serenity of the beach, the sound, our homes, and common properties. These rules and regulations are intended to enhance your visit to Sanderling as well as to help maintain the community standards that residents and visitors have come to appreciate and enjoy.
PARKING: Parking is prohibited on Sanderling streets or mowed areas. Please park all vehicles in driveways.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS: Temporary outdoor lighting of any kind is prohibited. Out of consideration for your neighbors, and for the sea turtles, please turn off all exterior lights by 11:00 p.m.
NATURE TRAILS: The community trails are designated as “nature” trails and as such are subject to naturally occurring obstacles. Please use trails with caution. Bikes are prohibited on the nature trails.
COMMUNITY BEACH AND SOUND ACCESS: Beach access is available using Boardwalks 5 through 11. Access to the Currituck Sound is available at the piers and boat ramp located at the Sanderling Racquet and Swim Club. All other piers and beach or sound access locations are private property.
BEACH EQUIPMENT: By Town of Duck Ordinance, all unattended beach equipment, including games must be removed from the beach after 5:00 p.m. Return all equipment to your cottage. Storing equipment in the dune area (east or west side), including next to sand fencing or under stairs, is prohibited. The Town of Duck will remove and dispose of items left on the beach in violation of this ordinance as litter. (Please refer to the section on Beach Safety & Rules for further clarification or please visit: www.townofduck.com/surfrescue-duck.)
VEHICLES: Motor bikes, ATV’s, motor home/campers, and golf carts/low speed vehicles are prohibited and may not be parked in the community. Jet skis and wave runners may not be used, operated, launched, retrieved, or be moored in the sound or ocean, or parked anywhere in the community. Boats can be moored at the SRSC dock for up to one week.
NOISE and OFFENSIVE ACTIVITY: No noxious or offensive activity or excessive noise is permitted.
DOGS: By Town of Duck Ordinance, all dogs, when not on the owner’s premises, must be on a leash not to exceed 10 feet in length. The Town allows dogs to be off-leash on the beach if they are under the owner’s immediate control. The Town’s ordinance mandates removal of feces, which must be placed in a sanitary container. It is unlawful to have a dog that habitually or repeatedly barks. Violators of any of these Town ordinances may be fined up to $500.
BARBECUING: Barbecuing on decks or under cottages is a fire hazard and is not permitted.
FIRE PITS: Portable/temporary are prohibited. For permanent stationary fire pits, burning wood or any other material besides propane is prohibited.
EVENTS: Tents, canopies, coverings, enclosures, or similar structures whether or not affixed to the dwelling are prohibited on decks or lots. Catering equipment and tables, and serving stations outside any private residence or rental unit are also prohibited.
SOUND SYSTEMS: Temporary or permanent sound systems, microphones, amplifiers, speakers and similar sound and sound enhancement devices or systems are prohibited.
DUNES: Please do not walk on the dunes, damage sand fences, or damage or remove sea oats or other foliage as they help preserve and protect our community and delicate ecology. (Please refer to the section on Dunes under Beach Safety & Rules for further clarification or please visit: www.townofduck.com/surfrescue-duck.)
BEACH FIRES AND FIREWORKS: By Town of Duck Ordinance, beach fires and fireworks are strictly forbidden. Violators may be fined up to $500.
TRASH COLLECTION:
– May 1 to September 30: The Sanderling Property Owners Association has arranged for trash (Black) and recycle (Blue) containers to be moved to the street on Sunday for Monday pickup. Trash only (Black) containers to be moved to the street on Thursday for Friday pickup. SPOA will return containers after pickup.
– October 1 to April 30: Owners/guests/renters are responsible for taking trash and recycle containers to the street on Sunday for Monday pickup. SPOA will return containers after pickup.
Trash or recycle materials left outside the containers will not be picked up. Be careful not to block access to the containers.
Failure to comply with any of the above rules or regulations can result in the loss of SRSC privileges. When violations are attributable to a renter, the cottage rental agency will be contacted and appropriate action taken. For assistance or to report violations, please call our Property Manager at 252-255-0214.