(a) The purpose of this chapter is to provide physical standards and guidelines for commercial site and building design that seek to preserve Bald Head Island's ecosystem and maintain the natural beauty that defines Bald Head Island. The design standards are intended to allow for creative development of commercial areas that respects Bald Head Island's character while responding to the immediate context of the proposed construction. The specific intention is to ensure:
(1) Proposed development that minimizes disruption of the natural environment.
(2) Architectural planning and design in concert with and reinforcing of existing Bald Head Island character and scale.
(3) Creation or enhancement of connectivity of existing development and resources.
(4) Orientation and siting to establish public space and community welfare.
(b) The design standards established by this chapter are intended to complement and enhance, not supersede, the village zoning ordinance. While there may be overlap between the concepts expressed in this chapter and the village zoning ordinance, each constitutes a separate review and approval process required for commercial development on Bald Head Island.
(Ord. No. 2023-1102, 11-17-2023)