(a) Review stages. The CRB review procedure for new construction projects and major renovations allows for a multi-stage process wherein the property owner receives optional draft reviews and a required preliminary and final review.
(1) Draft review(s). A draft plan review is optional, but strongly encouraged. This supplemental step enables the CRB to consider the design aspects of the building and site prior to the formal submission process. Submit one full-size printed copy and one emailed PDF. No appeal is available from recommendations issued following a draft review.
(2) Preliminary review. This is a formal submittal and required stage in the review process. All submission requirements identified in appendix A.3 apply. Submit one full-size printed copy and one emailed PDF copy. No appeal is available from recommendations issued following a preliminary review.
(3) Final review. Applicant should revise their preliminary submission as required by CRB and indicate each change with a "revision cloud" and a written description attached to the final application. Include a scaled landscape plan and paint application. Submit one full size printed copy and one emailed PDF copy. Village technical review must be complete and incorporated in the submittal.
(b) Drawings required. Preliminary and final review submittals for projects with a total value above $300,000 and a total project area greater than 3,000 square feet must include drawings that are signed by and that carry the seal of a North Carolina licensed professional engineer or licensed architect responsible for their preparation. This assures the review process of appropriate and desirable levels of competency and aesthetic to maintain compatibility in Bald Head Island's unique building environment and is invaluable in planning a compliant and lasting structure on Bald Head Island.
(c) Fees. Fees related to the submittal process may be found in appendix A.5. Any submittal requiring a fee must include the fee to be considered complete. All fees are subject to annual review and update by the village council.
(d) Final approval required. Construction activity, including, but not limited to, pile driving and material deliveries are not permitted without written final approval by the CRB, a site management meeting with the CRB administrator or designated agent, and an executed preconstruction site management compliance form. The applicant will be notified in writing of all review decisions of the CRB as soon as possible following each meeting, but no later than 14 days following the meeting. For convenience and to speed delivery, email notification to an email or emails provided in the application will be used unless mail notice is requested.
(e) Administrative decision. A CRB review decision is administrative in nature. The CRB applies the objective standards set forth in this chapter when issuing a decision.
(f) Vesting. Unless a longer period is approved during the application process, project approval by the CRB is valid for 24 months from the date of written notification to the property owner. If the Village of Bald Head Island building permit has not been issued and on-site construction has not begun within 24 months from CRB issuance of written approval, the CRB approval expires.
(g) Expired approvals. If an owner wishes to proceed with a previously approved project for which the approval has expired, the project will be subject to the current construction review design process based upon current design standards and fees.
(Ord. No. 2023-1102, 11-17-2023)