(a) Storm water management. Allowable impervious surface area is based on storm water permits issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Health and Natural Resources (NCDEHNR). Different sites are subject to different storm water requirements depending on the location, grade, existing detention or retention structures, and the terms of the specific storm water plan filed with and approved by NCDEHNR. The designer is responsible for determining the storm water requirements, designing the project within the impervious surface available, and securing all required permits.
(b) Hardscape paving. Exterior walkways may be paved with concrete pavers, wood boardwalks or concrete. Loose gravel, rock or landscaped paving is not approved for required building access. Asphalt paving is only approved for passenger vehicle parking. Pervious paving and "honeycomb" paving is encouraged in parking areas. Gravel, rock or landscaped paving can be used on ornamental paths in a landscape plan.
(c) Signage. Building and overall project signage is regulated by the Village of Bald Head Island Code of Ordinances and these design standards. All signs must be submitted to the CRB for approval. CRB approval is required for, but not limited to, the color, shape, graphic design, font style, and message to the extent necessary to preclude offensive or derogatory language. Provided that a business logo is consistent with existing architecture and in compliance with the requirements of the Village of Bald Head Island Code of Ordinances and these design standards, such logo may be used as or incorporated into project signage. Except as otherwise set forth in these design standards, Village of Bald Head Island Code of Ordinances, Sec. 32-403 regulates attachment methods for signs, the sign size, location and other criteria.
(d) Landscape. Landscape plans are required and must show the type, size and number of plants and the irrigation system, walkways or ornamental areas incorporated into the landscaping. Details of any landscape accessories such as benches, pergolas, trellises, or other permanent or semi-permanent structures must be provided. Approved plant types and drawing requirements are listed in appendix A.6.
(e) Accessories. Flags/ flagpoles: the request to install a ground-mounted flagpole must be submitted for approval and must include a site plan with dimensions and specifications for the proposed pole location. Only one ground-mounted flagpole may be installed on a property. Any ground-mounted flagpole must be made of wood or high-quality metal. The flagpole must be no taller than 25 feet and no taller than the primary structure. A bracket-mounted flag kit is allowed on main structures and does not require approval. The maximum flag size allowed is four feet by six feet and does require approval. United States flags shall be in good condition and displayed in a respectful manner in accordance with the United States flag code of 1976.
(f) Parking and space requirements. The number of required parking spaces for each project is identified in appendix A.1.
(g) Trellis. When a trellis is to be installed, the following standards must be met:
(1) Material: dimensional lumber.
(2) Maximum footprint of detached trellis: 120 square feet.
(3) Height: maximum ten feet, minimum eight feet measured from finish elevation to lowest horizontal member
(4) Proportion to complement other structures on the lot.
(Ord. No. 2023-1102, 11-17-2023)