(A) The town is a unique community concerned with historic continuity. The town and its citizens are interested in the exterior appearance of residential structures, including the materials and color used in constructing and reconstructing such structures. To that end, those persons constructing new residences or renovating or expanding existing residences are encouraged to consider the provisions of this section regarding building materials
(B) Regulation of exterior materials and colors of these structures will provide protection of the aesthetic and historic character and preserve the economic stability of the town.
(1) Materials.
(a) The intent of these provisions is to promote the exterior building materials which will blend with the majority of the existing residential structures and natural features of the town.
(b) As required in § 153.087, the application for the zoning compliance certificate shall be accompanied by the description of the materials to be used for the exterior siding and roofing materials.
1. Siding.
a. Suggested exterior siding materials. Painted or stained wood shingles or clapboards, stone and/or brick masonry, stucco, exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS), pre-painted aluminum, or heavy gauge vinyl to resemble clapboards, pre-cast concrete panels, fiber cement siding, cultured/cast stone, or as approved by the Design Review Board; and
b. The following exterior siding materials are discouraged. Exposed or painted concrete masonry units, light gauge vinyl siding, unpainted aluminum siding, exposed or painted concrete, paper or wood composition board, permastone or faux stone masonry, plywood (unless board and batten), asphalt shingles, ceramic tile (glazed wall tile, ceramic mosaic tile, natural clay tile, and the like), sheet glass, or glass block (not to include glass used for windows, sunrooms or conservatories), glazed brick.
2. Roofing visible from adjacent property.
a. Suggested roofing materials. Asphalt/fiberglass shingles, cedar shakes or shingles, clay or concrete tile, slate, copper, factory painted metal shingles or standing seam with concealed fasteners, or as approved by the Design Review Board; and
b. The following roofing materials are discouraged. Tin, unpainted aluminum, galvanized steel, asphaltic roll roofing, composition rubber, EPDM or PVC single ply roofing fabric, tar and gravel, asphalt and gravel.
(2) Color. The intent of these provisions is to promote colors which blend with the existing structures and preserve the existing visual environment. It is further the intent of these regulations to prevent exterior paints or stains which are distracting and present inappropriate color contrast to the surrounding natural and built environment.
(a) Suggested exterior colors. Natural and weathered stone and wood, earth tones (subdued colors and stains), including bleached tones and stains, or other colors which conform to the intent expressed in this division (B)(2). Dwellings which are painted in colors that are considered to be nonconforming at the time of the adoption of this chapter may not be repainted the same color; and
(b) The following exterior colors are discouraged. The use of day-glow or fluorescent colors is discouraged.
(Ord. passed 10-19-1983; Ord. passed 6-8-2021)