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The two primary factors to consider in designing a residence on a waterfront property are View, and the location and elevation of the lot and proposed (or existing) structure relative to flood zones delineated on FEMA\u00a0 Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and defined or established elevations within those zones. Primary living spaces are typically oriented toward the waterfront (view) side of the residence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waterfront Farmhouse Addition & Renovation – Fairfield, NC<\/p>\n

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With existing structures located in a flood zone, where major alterations or additions are planned, it may be necessary to raise the structure above its current elevation to comply with flood zone requirements. This presents a serious dilemma for historic structures, such as this traditional vernacular farmhouse on Lake Mattamuskeet <\/a>in Fairfield NC,\u00a0 where the existing relationship to grade is changed, when piers or pilings must be introduced, requiring\u00a0 new or lengthened stairs, and added chimney height, thereby compromising\u00a0 original historic setting and fabric, but hopefully ensuring long term preservation of the resource.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Waterfront Farmhouse Addition & Renovation- Fairfield, NC<\/p>\n

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Oceanfront Cottage Addition \u2013 Kill Devil Hills, NC<\/p>\n

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In\u00a0 the case of oceanfront structures, although state shoreline development\u00a0 regulations may determine the required set back from the beach for new structures, it may be necessary to physically relocate existing structures back from an encroaching shoreline, as was the case with\u00a0 this shingled cottage in Kill Devil Hills, NC. <\/a>This process has been ongoing for many years in the Old Nags Head Cottage Historic District, actually beginning with relocation of the first cottages from the sound side to the beach<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Waterfront Residence \u2013 Edenton, NC<\/p>\n

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“Waterfront Residence \u2013 Edenton, NC<\/p>\n

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“Oceanfront Cottage Addition \u2013 Kill Devil Hills, NC<\/p>\n

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Waterfront Tudor Addition \u2013 Elizabeth City, NC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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