The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
A. 
Masonry Construction.
This term shall be construed to mean that form of construction composed of brick, stone, decorative concrete block or tile, or other similar building units or materials (or combination of these materials) laid up unit by unit and set in mortar, and shall exclude wall area devoted to doors and windows. As applicable to meeting the minimum requirements for the exterior construction of buildings within each zoning district, the term “masonry construction” shall include the following materials:
1. 
Hard fired brick (kiln fired clay or slate material; severe weather grade; minimum thickness of three inches when applied as a veneer; shall not include unfired or underfired clay, sand or shale brick; may include concrete brick if it conforms to the same ASTM standards, and to the above stated additional standards, as hard fired clay brick);
2. 
Stone (includes naturally occurring granite, marble, limestone, slate, river rock, and other similar hard and durable all-weather stone that is customarily used in exterior building construction; may also include castor manufactured-stone product, provided that such product yields a highly textured, stone-like appearance, its coloration is integral to the masonry material and shall not be painted on, and it is demonstrated to be highly durable and maintenance-free; natural or man-made stone shall have a minimum thickness of three and five-eighths inches when applied as a veneer);
3. 
Decorative concrete block (highly textured finish, such as split-face, indented, hammered, fluted, ribbed or similar architectural finish; coloration shall be integral to the masonry material and shall not be painted on; minimum thickness of three and five-eighths inches when applied as a veneer; shall not include lightweight or featherweight concrete block or cinder block units);
4. 
Concrete pre-cast or tilt-wall panels (only allowed if a highly textured, architectural finish which is at least as textured in appearance and physically as face brick or stone; can be brick-like or stone-like in appearance; coloration shall be integral to the masonry material and shall not be painted on; shall not include smooth, untextured or inadequately textured finishes); and
5. 
Glass blocks or tiles (of the type customarily used in exterior building construction; shall not comprise more than thirty percent (30%) of any exterior wall surface, nor more than twenty percent (20%) of the building’s total exterior on all wall surfaces combined; shall not be highly reflective or mirror-like finish).
6. 
Stucco, exterior plaster, adobe or mortar wash surface material as long as the installation of the stucco is of a traditional three-part process.
B. 
The following materials shall not qualify nor be defined as “masonry construction” in meeting the minimum requirements for the exterior construction of buildings:
1. 
Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS), acrylic matrix, synthetic plaster, or other similar synthetic material;
2. 
Cementitious fiberboard siding (such as “HardyPlank,” HardyBoard,” or similar products);
3. 
PVC or other plastic-based siding material;
4. 
Lightweight or featherweight concrete blocks or cinderblocks; or
5. 
Any other cementitious product not listed above.
C. 
See the definition of “masonry construction” in Section 14.1.5.
(Ordinance 398 adopted 8/9/16; Ordinance 449, sec. 3, adopted 8/13/19)
The standards and criteria contained within this subsection are deemed to be minimum standards and shall apply to all new building construction occurring within the City.
A. 
Single-Family.
1. 
All new single-family residences located within SF-B and SF-C zoning districts shall be of exterior fire-resistant construction, and shall have at least one hundred percent (100%) of the total front exterior walls, excluding doors and windows, and seventy-five percent (75%) of the total side and rear exterior walls, excluding doors and windows, constructed of brick, stone, or other masonry material of equal characteristics in accordance with the City’s Building Code and Fire Prevention Code.
2. 
All new single-family residences located within SF-A shall be of exterior fire-resistant construction, and shall have a minimum of eighty-five percent (85%) masonry construction for the entire residence.
3. 
All new single-family residences located within the SF-R district shall be of exterior fire-resistant construction and shall have 100% of front, side and rear exterior, excluding doors and windows, constructed of brick, stone, or other approved masonry material. Unique or innovative architectural styles may be evaluated by the City Administrator.
4. 
Areas of a residence elevations that are devoted to windows, doors, covered porches or stoops, chimneys, breezeways or courtyards shall not be counted as “wall surface” when calculating the masonry requirement provided that covered porches and stoops are at least four feet (4') deep and eight feet (8') wide (i.e., at least thirty-two (32) square feet in area) and breezeways are not over four feet (4') wide and eight feet (8') deep (i.e., no larger than 32 square feet in area) and courtyards are no larger than 500 sq. feet.
5. 
Concrete, concrete block or metal exterior construction is not permitted on any single-family residential structure.
6. 
Roof materials for a single-family structure shall be comprised of architectural/ dimensional composition shingle (30-year minimum), flat pan standing seam metal roofing (only with a factory baked-on muted color finish; no bright colors or natural-colored metal roofing allowed), or terra-cotta or slate tile in muted colors. Minimum roof pitch shall be at least 8:12, unless otherwise stated in the applicable zoning district or PD ordinance. Exceptions to roof pitch based on unique or innovative architectural styles shall be evaluated by the City Administrator or his/her designee as to the applicability and/or appropriateness of the style within the community.
B. 
Multifamily and Single-Family Attached Residential.
1. 
All multifamily and single-family attached residential dwelling units shall be of exterior fire-resistant construction, and shall have a minimum of eighty-five percent (85%) masonry construction for the entire structure.
2. 
Any exterior elevation of a multifamily or single-family attached building that faces, or is visible from, a public or private street shall be one hundred percent (100%) masonry. No single elevation of the residence shall be comprised of less than seventy-five percent (75%) masonry construction. Areas of a multifamily or single-family attached building elevation that are devoted to windows, doors, covered porches or stoops, chimneys, breezeways or courtyards shall not be counted as “wall surface” when calculating the masonry requirement provided that covered porches and stoops are at least four feet (4') deep and eight feet (8') wide (i.e., at least thirty-two (32) square feet in area) and breezeways are not over four feet (4') wide and eight feet (8') deep (i.e., no larger than thirty-two (32) square feet in area) and courtyards are no larger than 500 sq. feet.
3. 
Concrete, concrete block, or metal exterior construction is not permitted on any multifamily or single-family attached residential structure.
4. 
Roof materials for a multifamily or single-family attached structure shall be the same as for single-family detached or duplex residences as per Subsection (A) above.
5. 
All elevations of buildings that face a public street or a residentially zoned district shall have elevation offsets of at least five feet (5') for every fifty foot (50') length of flat wall, both horizontally and vertically.
C. 
Nonresidential and Institutional Buildings.
1. 
All nonresidential and institutional buildings shall have a minimum of one hundred percent (100%) masonry construction.
2. 
Any roof materials for a nonresidential or institutional structure that are visible from a public street shall be comprised of architectural/dimensional, composition shingle (30-year minimum), flat pan standing seam metal roofing (only with a factory baked-on muted color finish; no bright colors or natural-colored metal roofing allowed), or terra-cotta or slate tile in muted colors. Minimum roof pitch of a gabled or otherwise pitched roof shall be at least 8:12, unless otherwise stated in the applicable zoning district or PD ordinance, and except for flat-roofed structures that shall have a highly articulated parapet that conceals the roof and any roof-mounted equipment.
3. 
All facades of main buildings that face a public or private street or a residentially zoned district shall have elevation offsets of at least five feet (5') for every fifty-foot (50') length of flat wall, both horizontally and vertically.
D. 
Exemptions.
The following structures are exempt from the masonry construction requirements outlined within this subsection:
1. 
Historic structures (with a local, State or national designation/registry as an historic structure);
2. 
Accessory building in a single-family, duplex or single-family attached zoning district that has equal to or less than one hundred twenty (120) square feet of floor area;
3. 
Accessory and maintenance buildings (any size) for a public golf course, a public or parochial school no larger than one hundred twenty (120) square feet, or any City facility;
4. 
Temporary construction buildings and field offices (provided that such facilities are legally permitted by the City for a specific period of time, and provided that they are completely removed from the premises upon expiration of the permit or upon completion of construction, whichever occurs first); Temporary sales offices shall be permitted with first model home, provided that sales office is completely removed from the premises upon expiration of the permit or upon completion of construction; and
5. 
Residential and nonresidential structures legally in existence as of the effective date of this Chapter and any additions to such structures. Such additions shall be allowed to be constructed of the same exterior materials as the original building.
E. 
Accessory Buildings.
1. 
In a single-family, single-family attached zoning district - Accessory buildings that have over one hundred twenty (120) square feet of floor area shall conform to the minimum exterior construction standards for the main building on the lot/tract, tract or site, and shall be compatible in exterior finishes and colors as the main building.
2. 
In a multifamily or nonresidential zoning district - Accessory buildings (any size) shall conform to the minimum exterior construction standards for the main building on the lot/tract, tract or site, and shall be architecturally compatible in design and constructed of the same exterior finishes and colors as the main building.
F. 
Alternative Exterior Materials.
1. 
All written requests for alternative exterior building materials shall be clearly noted and described in detail on a color elevation plan that is submitted along with the site plan (for multifamily, single-family attached and nonresidential structures only). The City shall require submission of an actual sample(s) of the proposed exterior finish material(s) along with the elevations plan and the site plan.
2. 
The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may approve, an alternative exterior construction material(s) if it is determined to be equivalent or better than the exterior materials otherwise required by this Subsection and by the City’s Building Code as part of the site plan approval process.
3. 
Consideration for exceptions to the above exterior construction requirements shall be based only upon the following:
a) 
Architectural design, creativity and innovation;
b) 
Compatibility with surrounding structures;
c) 
Relative ease of maintenance of the material(s);
d) 
Long-term durability and weather-resistance of the material(s); and
e) 
Long-term stability in property value due to the high quality of the material(s).
(Ordinance 398 adopted 8/9/16; Ordinance 449, sec. 3, adopted 8/13/19)