Within the three commercial districts: Marina/ Harbour District, Mid-Island District, and the East Beach District, specific site and building requirements are established to protect the public domain and overall community character. The "condition types" in these design standards respond to the uniqueness of each area and allowable uses. See appendix A for building type setbacks and parking requirements.
(a) Type A: low density; mixed use-residential/commercial. Mid-Island District and East Beach District: to maintain the "Street character" of lots bordering residential neighborhoods, designs are required to meet building setback, coverage, and design requirements of immediately adjacent neighborhoods (reference Bald Head Association Design Guidelines, which may be available online from the Bald Head Association) excepting as follows:
(1) He ight. Ma ximu m heigh t of the prim ary roof str uctur e is 45 fee t ab ove vir gin gra de at the build ing peri me ter. "Usable space" located above a height of 30 feet is to be accommodated within the roof mass (reference composition).
(b) Type B: low density; comme rcial/se rvice/st orage/warehousing. These buildings and related service yards require increased setbacks with protected natural screening to preserve the natural character of the access street. Additional considerations:
(1) Minimize width of curb cut to 16 feet and clearing of drive ROW to 12 feet.
(2) Require exterior storage of vehicles and materials to be located behind the front line of the street elevation of the building.
(3) Provide screening for exterior storage of materials.
(c) Type C: high density; Mid-Island District; commercial/residential. Special considerations include:
(1) Primary massing and elevation datums to relate to existing/neighboring structures.
(2) Separation of residential parking and service facilities from commercial requirements.
(3) Minimize exterior lighting at upper levels.
(d) Type D: high density; Marina/Harbour District; commercial/residential. Special considerations include:
(1) Dedication of public space beyond that dedicated to direct access to buildings to accommodate pedestrian thoroughfares.
(2) Designated short term/long term parking locations.
(3) Drop off areas, safety/connection adjacency to heavy traffic.
(e) Type E: institutional campus/public service buildings. Special consideration should consider:
(1) Primary massing and elevation datums to relate to existing/neighboring structures.
(2) Defined pedestrian access points to promote continuity of campus program.
(3) Special use permitting.
(4) Safety: adjacency to primary streets, address heavy traffic passing through campus areas, designate pedestrian "drop off” areas.
(Ord. No. 2023-1102, 11-17-2023)