(a) Thatched material on the exterior of buildings shall be permitted only upon buildings located in areas zoned for resort use which primarily service the tourist trade when approved by the building official.
(b) The thatched material permitted in this article shall be used for decorative purposes on the roof or wall of buildings. The building, independent of the thatched material, shall comply with all applicable provisions of this chapter.
(c) When thatched material is used as permitted in this article, and an appropriate permit is obtained therefor in accordance with Article 1, outside sprinklers for protection against exposure fires shall be required as hereinafter provided.
(Sec. 16-4.1, R.O. 1978 (1987 Supp. to 1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 16, Art. 4, § 16-4.1) (Am. Ord. 90-57)