Ordinance - #23-14 - 11/14/2023 - Laserfiche WebLink

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1 480 Residential Architectural Design Standards 2 (A) Single -Family Homes, Two -Family Structures Exterior building materials. The type of building 3 materials used on exterior walls on all structures shall be face brick; natural stone; stucco; aluminum, 4 steel, vinyl siding; wood; or other compatible residential materials. 5 6 (B) Townhomes, Rowhomes, Multi -Family Buildings. The purpose of this section is to encourage the 7 development of high -quality, diverse multiple -dwelling structures in the city while permitting 8 flexibility in the development process. 9 (1) General standards. The requirements in this section apply to the front facades of all multiple- 10 dwelling structures, as defined under permitted uses in this section. 11 a. The type of building materials used on exterior walls of all townhomes, rowhomes, and multi- 12 family structures shall be face brick; natural stone; stucco; aluminum, steel, or vinyl siding; 13 wood; or other compatible residential materials that may be approved by the city council. 14 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) material is prohibited. The front exterior 15 building finish of multiple -family buildings shall consist of a minimum of 35 percent face 16 brick, natural stone, or stucco (excluding window and door area in the calculation). This 17 requirement shall also apply to the side of a building when it faces a public street. 18 b. Multiple -dwelling developments that face county highways, state highways, or MSA roads 19 shall vary structure orientation. 20 c. A minimum of three colors shall be used for each multiple -dwelling building. Elements that 21 may count towards this requirement include siding, trim, doors, and garage doors. A color 22 palette shall be included as a part of the building elevation submittal at the time of 23 development review. 24 d. All multiple -dwelling structures shall include at least two of the following architectural 25 elements: 26 1. Articulated/cantilevered facade. 27 2. Dormers. 28 3. Articulated roofline. 29 4. Projected or inset windows. 30 5. Balconies, porches, or decks. 31 6. Other elements as approved by the city council. 32 33 (C) Accessory buildings. Exterior building materials for detached accessory buildings shall be 34 generally consistent with the exterior finish of the principal building and finished with vinyl lap 35 siding, aluminum or metal lap siding, architectural metal panels, textured wood (painted), and/or 36 masonry. Prefabricated molded plastic storage sheds shall be permissible. 37 38 481-484 Reserved. 39 40 485 Residential Fences 41 (A) Height. Fencing or walls (except retaining walls) located in the front yard shall not exceed four feet 42 in height. Fencing or walls located in the side or rear yard shall not exceed eight feet in height. 43 (B) Materials and construction. Fences shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner and of substantial 44 material reasonably suited for its intended purpose. Fencing material shall consist only of wood, chain 45 link, wrought iron, maintenance free vinyl, aluminum, or steel. Any other material must be approved 46 by the zoning administrator prior to installation. 47 (1) No boards, planks, or panels shall be larger than 12 inches in width. 48 (2) Chain link fences shall be constructed such that no barbed ends shall be at the top. 49 (3) Fence framing must face inward on the fence owner's lot. 50 (4) Chain link fencing for multi -family, townhome, or non-residential uses must be black or brown 51 vinyl coated. 52 (C) Agricultural uses. Attachment A — Ordinance #23-14 Page 61 of 141