This application is for vegetation changes on existing homes or changes made during construction. There is no review fee for this application submittal. For any questions regarding submittals, contact the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Department at arc1@baldheadassociation.com or 910-457-4676, ext. 23.
A complete submission for review of the proposed landscaping must contain:
- Completed Plant Application (confirmed submission once this form is completed)
- Landscape Plan (one scaled, full-size printed copy and one 11" x 17" printed copy for new construction andone 11x1 printed copy for existing homes.)
- Photo(s) of existing elevation where any landscaping will occur-required for existing homes only.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are plannng to add or change hardscape (decking, pavers, gravel, lighting, etc) in addition to softscape (plants, trees, shrubs, etc.), fill out a Minor Application and include a $300 Review fee. Include both hardscape and softscape specifics with that Minor application. A separate plant material appliaiton is not needed.
Physical copies of the plan and photos may be mailed to or dropped off at Bald Head Association, ARC Department (mail to: PO Box 3030, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 or drop off at: 111 Lighthouse Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461).
For guidance, see Landscape Design Guidelines. It is required that a minimum of 70% of the new plant material be native to BHI. The use of NC native plant material is limited to 20%, and up to 10% of the plant material may be non-native. Percentages are calculated by adding up the total number of gallons per plant. Only newly proposed plantings are calculated in these percentages; existing plants are not included.