Ordinance 3072-08 - Laserfiche WebLink

f. Foundation materials. Plain concrete block or plain concrete may be used as foundation material if the foundation material is not revealed more than three feet above the finished grade level adjacent to the foundation wall. Above 3 feet concrete materials must meet the requirements of subsection g below. g. Building materials and maintenance. (1) Prohibited materials: (a) Plain concrete block. (b) Plain concrete (except as an accent element in the overall design). (c) Textured or scored plywood(including T-111 or similar plywood) and sheet pressboard. (d) Mirrored glass. (e) Stucco board. (2) Concrete block: When used for the façade of any building, concrete blocks shall be split, rock- or ground-faced. To add visual interest, the use of specialized textures and/or colors used effectively with other building materials and details are encouraged. (3) Concrete: To add visual interest, the use of specialized textures and/or colors used effectively with other building materials and details are required. (4) Composite boards manufactured from wood or other products, such as hardboard or plankboard, may be used when the board product is less than six inches wide. (5) Metal siding. If metal siding is used, it shall have visible corner moldings and trim and incorporate masonry or other similar durable/permanent material near the ground level (first two feet above ground level). (6) Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) and similar troweled finishes (stucco) shall be trimmed in wood, masonry, or other approved materials and shall be sheltered from extreme weather by roof overhangs or other methods. (7) Building surfaces shall be maintained in a clean condition and painted surfaces shall be maintained to prevent or repair peeling, blistered or cracking paint. lo . . 111 Figure 42. Traditional wood siding in the neighborhood. 76