All buildings shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the following standards. To reduce hillside disturbance, buildings shall incorporate the following design requirements:
A. Building Design Requirements:
1. Roof Material: Only class A roof coverings listed and identified by an approved testing agency or approved noncombustible roof covering shall be used for new roofs or replacement of existing roofs.
2. Foundations: All structures shall have foundations that have been designed by a professional engineer licensed in the state of Idaho. The foundation design shall be based on a geotechnical engineer's recommendations.
3. Architectural Features: Architectural features such as bay windows, decks, building step back, etc., shall be required on all exterior walls greater than twenty feet (20') in height, as measured from lowest adjoining finish grade, not including gables. All architectural features shall have a minimum depth of one foot (1').
4. Color: A palette of colors approved by the council shall be used for exterior walls, facades, and roofs. They shall have a light reflective value (LRV) of forty (40) or less, per the manufacturers' specifications. When such data is unavailable, compliance will be determined by a comparison of samples where data is available. This light reflective value standard shall not apply within established residential areas. Window and door glazing shall be nonmirrored. (Ord. 3091 §9, 2003)