(A) A minimum of 50% of the exterior wall construction for all multiple-family dwellings, and single-family attached dwellings, two-family dwellings and any other principal building or structures containing the residential dwelling units (as those terms are defined in this code) shall be constructed of solid masonry, face brick, manufactured concrete stone veneer (1½-inch average thickness) set individually into mortar bed, or other masonry products as approved by the City Council. In no instance shall EIFS, corrugated or channeled metal, unfinished/smooth face concrete block, be construed as sufficient material to comply with this section.
(B) The 50% coverage requirement shall be calculated by measuring all facades of the structure, excluding the openings for windows and doors, and dividing that figure by two. The builder of the structure shall be authorized to satisfy the 50% requirement by placing the masonry or brick on one or more facades of the structure, provided that the facade that faces the public street or private road that services the structure shall have a minimum of 50% ofthat facade constructed of solid masonry, face brick, manufactured concrete stone veneer (1½-inch average thickness), or other masonry products approved by the City Council. The requirements of this section shall apply to new multiple-family dwellings, single-family attached dwellings, two-family dwellings, and any other building or structures containing residential dwelling units, or to additions that comprise more than 50% of the total gross square footage of the existing building or structure.
(Ord. 2008-02-0158O, passed 3-11-2008)