§ 33-6.8.3.7. Materials.

(a)

Context and Alternatives. Materials shall be reviewed for compliance with architectural context.

(b)

Façade.

(1)

At least eighty (80) percent of each building façade visible from the street, excluding window and door area, shall be clad in brick, stone, stucco, textured masonry, wood, or architectural pre-cast concrete. This requirement shall be independently computed for and applied to each applicable building façade.

(2)

Other alternative materials may be considered depending on overall architectural design.

(3)

Prohibited materials are plain concrete block, exposed aggregate (rough finish) concrete wall panels, exterior insulating finish systems (EIFS) or synthetic stucco, plastic, vinyl, and metal with exposed fasteners.

(c)

Roof. Wood shakes, slate/tile, rigid shingles with ridge tiles, asphalt shingles, and metal (corrugated, v-crimp, and standing seam) are allowed. Standard flat roof materials are also allowed.

(d)

Changes in materials. Changes in materials should have a clear line of demarcation, such as by offset, reveal, or border.

This picture shows an example of the use of borders and offset to denote a change in materials.

(Ord. No. 25411 , § 21, 8-23-17)