The following standards are supplemental to and shall be construed to constitute a part of the One, Two and Three-Family Dwelling Code adopted under Section 1305.01:
(a) Exposed Exterior Concrete or Block Masonry Walls. Exposed exterior walls shall be treated in the following manner:
(1) New homes.
A. Block foundations. Above grade walls stepped to accommodate a facing of either brick or stone veneer.
B. Concrete poured or pre-cast walls with a brick imprint to structure showing above grade shall be acceptable.
(2) New additions or exterior alterations above grade. Foundation above grade shall match dwelling material. In the case where the existing structure has more than one type foundation wall, the material shall match that on existing elevation.
(3) Detached garages or sheds. May show concrete or stucco block to 8" above grade.
(4) Wood trusses. Metal plate connected wood truss design drawings shall be prepared and sealed by a registered design professional.
Other variations require approval by the Building and Zoning Board of Appeals.
(b) Chimneys, Flues and Vents.
(1) All chimneys, flues and gas vents, that are exterior of the structure and terminate above the roof line causing them to be viewable from a public way, shall be enclosed in a corrosion resistant material that simulates a conventional masonry chimney.
(2) In lieu of above, an enclosure compatible with exterior architectural elements of the structure shall enclose the metal chimney, flue or gas vent.
(3) Definitions of a chimney, flue or gas vent are as follows:
A. "Chimney" means a primarily vertical masonry or reinforced concrete shaft which encloses one or more flues.
B. "Gas vent" means a flue for removing products of combustion from gas heat appliances.
C. "Flue" means a passageway, vertical or nearly so for conveying gaseous products of combustion to the outer air.
(Ord. 2018-52. Passed 6-19-18.)