ARTICLE 21: FIRE RETARDANT ROOFING MATERIALS

§ 9-5.2101 PURPOSE.

   It is the intent of this article to protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the city by mandating the use of fire-retardant roofing materials.

(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94)

§ 9-5.2102 APPLICABILITY.

   (A)   All roofing materials used in new residential, commercial, and industrial construction and in all building additions shall have a minimum Class “C” fire rating.

   (B)   Replacement roofing materials shall also have a minimum Class “C” fire rating. The use of materials with less than a Class “C” fire rating may be allowed for minor repair work at the discretion of the Chief Building Official. Re-roofs of mineral aggregate built-up roofs shall not be affected.

   (C)   Both main and accessory structures shall be subject to these requirements.

   (D)   The standards listed in this article are minimum ones and stricter requirements may be imposed by the city based on the need for same.

(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94)

§ 9-5.2103 CRITERIA AND STANDARDS.

   (A)   If treated wood shakes and/or shingles are permitted for use they shall have a minimum Class “C” fire rating and be approved by the Chief Building Official. Documentation shall be provided that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official that the treatment used will last for the life of the roof, is non-toxic, and will not be adverse to the public's health and safety if washed off the roofing material. In no case shall treated wood shakes and/or shingles be used for buildings which are adjacent to permanent open space areas. In addition, the use of wood shakes and/or shingles for homes at the perimeter of a residential project's phase shall be at the discretion of the Chief Building Official.

   (B)   Roofing materials used are to be archi-tecturally compatible with the buildings that they are placed on and with the surrounding neighborhood. The city shall have the discretion to review roofing materials proposed for new buildings, additions, and re-roofings to assure such compatibility.

(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94) Penalty, see § 9-5.2904

ARTICLE 22: HOME SIZE MODIFICATIONS

§ 9-5.2201 PURPOSE.

   It is the intent of this policy to further the following objectives:

   (A)   To maintain the architectural quality and design standards of developing areas in the city. To preserve the design integrity of neighborhoods in the city.

   (B)   To allow residential developers reasonable flexibility to respond to changing market demands. To achieve consistency in reviewing requests for changes to previously approved projects.

(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94)

§ 9-5.2202 PROCESS.

   (A)   Any request to modify the design and/or product size of previously approved projects will be reviewed by staff to determine whether the change is major or minor. Generally speaking, a change will be considered to be major if it requires the development of a new model complex. Other criteria that would constitute a major change include:

      (1)   A modification in architecture and/or building materials that change the architectural style and/or character of the project.

      (2)   A significant change in unit size and/or floor plan.

      (3)   A change in unit mix that substantially changes the average unit size and/or character of the project.

   (B)   Minor changes would typically include such items as changes to architectural detailing, minor floor plan alterations, redistributions of product types without significant changes to the overall product mix, and the like.

(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94)