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CONTENTS
1.0 THE VISION FOR SANDY BANK BAY
1.1 The Master Plan for Sandy Bank Bay
1.2 Sandy Bank Bay – Design Objectives
1.3 The Early Island Design Traditions in St. Kitts –
An Overview of the Main Principles
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2.13 ExteriorPaving-Patios,Terraces,Paths,Courtyards
and Outdoor Stairs 36
2.14 Landscaping, Revegetation, and Plant Materials 38 2.15 Site Walls, Fences, and Gates 41 2.16 Landscape Structures 41 2.17 Pools and Water Features 44 2.21 Exterior Lighting 45
3.0 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN GUIDELINES
3.1 Establishing the Architectural Fabric –
Architectural Design Objectives 48
3.2 Architectural Style – The Elements 50 3.3 Building Height 52 3.4 Building Forms and Massing 54 3.5 Roofs 56 3.6 Exterior Walls and Finishes 58 3.7 Windows, Doors, and Shutters 61 3.8 Porches, Verandas, Decks, and Railings 64 3.9 Accessory Structures – Garages, Caretaker Units,
and Guesthouses 66 3.10 Colors and Finishes 67 3.11 Skylights and Satellite Dishes 69 3.12 Solar Equipment 69
A Appendix A - Defined Terms 71
2.0 SITE & LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES
2.1 Establishing the Island Neighborhoods 15
2.2 Emphasizing the Outdoor Room – Site, Planning,
and Landscape Objectives
2.3 Homesite Types 18
2.4 The Homesite Diagram and Site Planning Considerations 20
2.5 Design Criteria 23
2.5.1 Improvement and Building Envelopes 23
2.7 Improvement Envelope Adjustment Process 26
2.8 Grading and Drainage 26
2.9 Retaining Walls 29
2.10 Driveways and Garages 31
2.11 Parking Requirements 33
2.12 The Outdoor Room Concept 34
23 2.5.3 Setback Criteria and Definitions 24 2.6 Combining Homesites 26
2.5.2 Natural Area
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