Orientation, building placement, protection of natural setting, hardscape elements, and pedestrian access should consider and enhance:
(a) Pedestrian environment.
(1) Promoting connectivity between commercial areas and the residential community.
(2) Open areas visible from the street, fronting the building, and encouraging use.
(3) Connected walkways.
(4) Garden walls establishing court areas.
(5) Porches, decks, patios or terraces that are used for more than access to the project, including seating areas for restaurants, dog-walk areas, merchandise display areas, and court areas.
(b) Landscape requirements. Existing natural growth, including forest undergrowth, is part of the public domain and must be preserved to maintain the character of Bald Head Island. Special care for and inclusion of specimen trees as focal points to the design is encouraged.
(Ord. No. 2023-1102, 11-17-2023)