§ 3.4.8. Architectural standards for villas/attached, single family detached, estate, and countryside tract lot/building types.

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General requirements. The architectural standards in this section apply to the following lot/building types: villas/attached, single family detached, estate, and countryside tracts. Farm lot/building types are exempt from architectural standards.

All structures shall have the equivalent of a minimum of 35 percent of the exterior walls constructed of brick, brick veneer, stone, masonry, masonry veneer, EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System), stucco, and/or precast concrete from the ground level (the building foundation) to the building's eaves (excluding gables, dormers, openings for windows and doors, and trim). While the "equivalent of 35 percent" square footage amount must be met, home owners/ builders are provided flexibility with regard to being able to move the square footage to different sides of the building. However, at least 35 percent of the front of the house MUST be comprised of the materials so stated in this paragraph. Example: Builder has determined that 35 percent is 500 sq. ft. in brick/stone on the "east face" of a building. Builder then re-allocates 200 square feet of this 500 sq. ft. from the "east face" brick/stone to the "west face." The east face is now less than 35 percent brick/stone but the west face exceeds 35 percent brick/stone. However, the front of the home MUST be at least 35 percent brick/stone.

For the purposes of section 3.4.8, the "front of the house" is comprised of all exterior surface areas between the outer most, forward corners on each side of the structure.

(Ord. No. 6016-07-16, 7-19-2016)