§ 20-1065. Material and detail.

All manmade architectural, landscape, and paving materials shall reflect the highest quality possible and should be used in a manner suitable to the nature of the material, its role in the design, general durability, expected level of use or abuse, weathering characteristics, and ease and frequency of maintenance. The following materials or equivalent materials are acceptable:

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Brick

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Stone

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Glass

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Textured masonry units

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Wood, consisting of lap siding with an exposure no greater than seven inches or wood shakes; surfaces must be painted

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Stucco

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Tilt up concrete panels that are grid or brick like in appearance

Accent material may occupy up to 15 percent of the building's facade. These may include metal, glass block, spandrel glass or similar materials approved by the city.

Material and Detail

The following may not be used in any visible exterior application except when specifically permitted by the city in areas with limited public view or accent areas:

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Plain/painted poured concrete panels "cast in place"

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Painted brick

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Painted concrete panels

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Painted rock faced block

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Unadorned plain or painted concrete block

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Tilt-up concrete panel that are ribbed or corduroy in appearance

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Prefabricated steel or sheet metal panels

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Reflective glass

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Aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, asphalt or fiberboard siding

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EIFS (exterior insulation and finish system) may be used as an accent but not a primary material

(Ord. No. 327, § 1, 9-24-01; Ord. No. 377, § 127, 5-24-04)