(A) General.
(1) On all walls, at least 25% of the entire exterior wall surface, but not less than three feet of the entire exterior wall surface measured from the ground up, shall be constructed of one of the following materials:
(a) Face brick;
(b) Rock face block;
(c) Cementitious siding;
(d) Natural stone;
(e) Glass;
(f) Masonry stucco;
(g) Synthetic stucco;
(h) Waynes coating; and
(i) Other comparable or superior material as approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(2) Buildings may be constructed of primarily one of the materials listed in divisions (A)(1)(a) through (A)(1)(h) above if the design exceeds the intent of the design and construction standards.
(B) Accent materials. Wood and metal may be used as accent materials, provided that they are appropriately integrated into the overall building design, and not situated in areas that will be subject to physical or environmental damage.
(C) Exception. The following exception is permitted: The 25% of the exterior wall surface, and/or the three feet of exterior wall surface measured from the ground up, does not include doors, doorways, or windows.
(D) Additions and alterations. All subsequent additions and alterations constructed after the erection of an original building, or buildings, shall be of the same materials as those used in the original building, and shall be designed in a manner conforming to the original architectural concept and general appearance. These provisions shall not prevent the city to require upgrading of the quality of materials used in a remodeling or expansion program.
(Ord. 240, passed 6-7-2005)