(A) Residential additions and accessory buildings. All facades of new additions and accessory structures must be coordinated with the facades of the principal building by integrating some or all of the same materials, textures and colors.
(B) Exterior surfaces. All exterior surfaces must be finished with the appropriate sealant, stain, paint, or other process (to manufacturer’s specifications) to withstand the elements and prevent fading, chipping, chalking, cracking, peeling, warping, rot, rust, water damage, or other natural degrading process, with the exception of those materials, like copper, where the degrading process is architecturally desirable. This includes the following prohibitions:
(1) Metals. The following metals are prohibited as facade materials:
(a) Any metal roof that has exposed fasteners, semi-concealed fasteners on a facade, or any fastener system that does not adhere directly to the support system.
(b) Any metal that is not a high-quality commercial thickness/weight (for example, the minimum for architectural steel panels is .024 thickness, architectural aluminum panels is .032 thickness and architectural copper panels is 16 ounce sheets, and the equivalent in other metals).
(c) Any metal that has not been treated with a factory applied color coating system against any applicable degradation listed above.
(d) Metal of any kind as a primary facade material (excluding steel or aluminum lap siding). Metal may be used for trim or accent up to 15% of any facade.
(e) Metal is prohibited for use as a facade material for accessory structures. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, trailers or recreational vehicles that have been converted to buildings or storage structures under the UBC, anchored, and used for storage. This prohibition does not include steel or aluminum lap siding.
(2) Smooth concrete block is prohibited as a primary facade material. Smooth concrete block used as part of the foundation may be permitted to be exposed at up to 15% of any facade.
(3) Non-durable siding materials such as plywood, corrugated metal or fiberglass, or other materials that decay rapidly when exposed to the elements are prohibited as a facade material.
(C) Finished sides of fences and walls. If the visible facade material is not finished on both sides, the finished side of the material must be on the outside, facing the abutting or adjoining properties and all posts or structures supporting the fence or wall must be on the inside.
(D) Northern Growth Area. All homes constructed in the R-2A and R-2B Zoning Districts after November 26, 2001, shall establish architectural covenants consistent with city architectural and development guidelines. The covenants shall remain in existence until issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for all platted property. All properties must adhere to the City of Brooklyn Park Northern Growth Area Single Family Residential Development Guidelines and Policies dated November 26, 2001.
(Ord. 2000-936; Am. Ord. 2001-961, passed 11-26-01; Am. Ord. 2013-1158, passed 7-15-13)