(a) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Blank Elevation" An elevation that lacks the minimum required openings and architectural features, such as windows, doors, exterior chimneys, or other similar architectural features.
(2) "Breastboard" A lower flat area of a door or window crosshead.
(3) "Chimney" A structure projecting from the exterior wall of a house and enclosing or appearing to enclose a flue that carries off smoke. A chimney may or may not extend vertically to the eaves line or have a foundation/connected to the ground.
A. "Cantilevered Chimney" A chimney that projects from the exterior wall and does not have a foundation or extension to the ground.
B. "Shed-type Chimney" A chimney that does not extend full height vertically to the eaves line. A shed chimney typically includes a direct vent outlet in the chimney wall.
(4) "Corbel" A build out of one or more courses of brick or stone from the face of a wall, traditionally to form a support for timbers.
(5) "Cornice" Overhang of a pitched roof at the eaves line, usually consisting of a fascia board, a soffit for a closed cornice, and appropriate moldings.
(6) "Corrugated Metal Roofing" A roofing material that consists of interlocking rippled metal sheets that are fastened directly to the roof sheathing.
(7) "Crosshead" Decorative form that resembles a lintel used to top a door or window, consisting of a breastboard with crown moulding surrounding the top portion, and moulded together as one piece. Crossheads come in heights from 6" to 18". A variety of accessories can be added to complement the design of a simple crosshead.
(8) "Crown Moulding" Moulding used on cornice or wherever an interior angle is to be covered.
(9) "Direct Vent Outlet" An outlet through an exterior wall associated with the air supply and/or exhaust of a fire burner. It may or may not occur in a projecting box/chimney.
(10) "Dormer" A window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof; also the roofed structure containing that window.
(11) "Eaves" The margin or lower part of a roof projecting over a wall.
(12) "Elevation" A geometric projection of the front, side, or rear outer surface of a building onto a plane perpendicular to the horizontal; a vertical projection.
(13) "Façade" The front, sides or rear faces of a building.
(14) "Fascia" A horizontal piece (such as a board) covering the joint between the top of a wall and the projecting eaves also called a fascia board.
(15) "French Drain" A French drain or weeping tile is a trench filled with gravel or rock containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface water and groundwater away from an area. A French drain can have perforated hollow pipes along the bottom to quickly vent water that seeps down through the upper gravel or rock.
(16) "Frieze Board" A decorated band along the upper part of an exterior wall. In house construction a horizontal member connecting the top of the siding with the soffit of the cornice.
(17) "Foundation Cladding" An aesthetic enhancement to the foundation concealing exposed portions with an approved material.
(18) "Gable"
A. The vertical triangular end of a building from cornice or eaves to ridge.
B. The similar end of a gambrel roof.
C. The end wall of a building.
D. A triangular part of a structure.
(19) "Masonry" Natural or natural-appearing stone or brick.
(20) "Plinth" A continuous, usually projecting course of stone or brick forming the base or foundation of a wall.
(21) "Projection" Any component of a structure that extends out from the main building.
(22) "Quoin" Corner stones that anchor the edge of the building wall or decorative feature to imitate corner stones, which wrap the corner of an elevation and join two abutting walls.
(23) "Soffit" The exposed undersurface of any overhead component of a building.
(24) "Standing Seam Metal Roof" Roofing material constructed of interlocking metal panels that run from the ridge of the roof to the eave. The seams of the two panels are raised above the surface to allow the water to run off rather than seep between the panels. The seams are fastened to the roof using hidden anchors that are located on the raised portion of the panel that is overlapped by the adjacent panel hiding the fastener.
(25) "Stucco" A coarse plaster composed of Portland or masonry cement, sand, and hydrated lime mixed with water and applied in a plastic state to form a hard exterior covering.
(26) "Trim" The finished woodwork or similar architectural element used to enhance, border or protect the edges of openings or surfaces, such as windows or doors.
(27) "Vinyl Siding Accessories" Exterior design elements that serve to provide more visual interest and complement the primary home design.
(28) "Water Table" A projecting brick or stone stringcourse, molding or ledge placed to divert rainwater from a building.
(Ord. 18-047. Passed 1-7-19.)