(a) Exterior Building Materials. Exterior building materials shall be primarily natural products or synthetic products that faithfully reproduce the appearance of natural products. Materials not listed are prohibited, unless specifically allowed by the Planning Commission.
Table 7. Building Materials for Detached Single-Family Dwellings
Building Material | Maximum Street Facing Facade Coverage | Maximum Non-Street Facing Facade Coverage |
Brick | 100% | 100% |
Concrete block (decorative split face only) | 20% | 20% |
EIFS/Dryvit higher than 8 feet above grade | 50% | 50% |
Siding - vinyl or metal (horizontal) | 100% | 100% |
Siding - vinyl or metal (articulated) | 100% | 100% |
Siding - natural wood, natural-based wood (excluding T-111 or similar materials), cementitious (e.g. Hardiboard or hardiplank) or similar | 100% | 100% |
Stone - cast or natural | 100% | 100% |
Plaster, stucco or similar materials | 100% | 100% |
(b) Appearance. To the greatest extent practical, dwelling units shall conform to the type and outward appearances of the residences in the neighborhood in which it is located.
(c) Garages.
(1) Width. Garage doors may not comprise more than 60 percent of the width of any façade facing a public or private street.
(2) Access. Garages are encouraged to be accessed from side or rear facades when a parcel has side street access.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)