Proposed Structures must be designed for and use materials for exterior surfaces that are consistent and compatible with the design of surrounding properties within the City.

(a)   In general, materials and designs used on a dwelling will be held to those that follow traditional aesthetic standards found commonplace on homes within the City and are not out of character with the neighborhood or community as a whole.

(b)   Dwellings are not permitted to have a design with a similar appearance to a barn, shop or other agricultural or commercial or industrial building, whether in part or in full.

(c)   Dwellings are not permitted to use metal siding that is a standing ridge or corrugated style except metal siding that has an appearance of a traditional horizontal lap or Dutch lap siding is allowed.

(d)   Exposed concrete exterior siding such as cinderblocks or poured cement walls shall not be allowed except if for a retaining wall as used for a walkout basement or similar use.

(e)   The architectural design of any structure must not incorporate a commercial intent or use, whether in part or in whole.

(f)    A secondary structure must utilize a design with exterior materials and colors that reasonably match the dwelling structure.

(g)   The Governing Body shall have the discretion of determining an allowable exterior material or design provided the intent of these provisions are maintained.

(Ord. 2024-31)

(a)   Roofs shall be of a conventional design with a minimum pitch ratio of 5:12. Butterfly, A-frame and shed roofs, irrespective of the pitch ratio, are prohibited. The Governing Body shall have the right and responsibility to review any roof design that would be deemed uncommon or out of place in the community and may deny the approval of a permit which proposes using such a design.

(b)   Materials for roofing and roofing systems must meet a U.L. fire resistant rating of class A.

(c)   An exception to the provisions of this Section, may be granted where:

(1)   Remodeling or an expansion to the dwelling structure is being permitted and the existing roof style must be matched or similar to show consistency in the architecture and aesthetics of the overall dwelling, or

(2)   Damage repairs to a non-conforming roof are necessary on a pre-existing dwelling.

(Ord. 2024-31)

(a)   All residential structures must include a driveway access from the public road to the garage. The driveway must be paved with concrete, asphalt, brick, stone or similar materials.

(b)   Where a secondary structure is accessed directly from a public road, the access must be by a driveway which must be paved with concrete, asphalt, brick, stone or similar materials or a otherwise approved by the Governing Body.

(c)   All driveways as described in this section shall have a culvert installed so as to maintain drainage and flow of storm waters that might otherwise create a flooding condition for neighboring properties, a public road, or cause erosion of the public right of way. All easements and locations of utilities shall be observed to avoid damage or interruption of services.

(Ord. 2024-31)

(a)   Fencing may be allowed under certain conditions and as determined by the Governing Body. Fencing may be allowed under extreme necessity and only by special permit and approval where it would exist in areas between a dwelling and its road frontage, areas of recorded easements or on setbacks.

(b)   Fences shall be prohibited between the golf course and properties abutting that golf course property, where the location of such fence would inhibit the normal play of the game.

(c)   Fencing shall not be of a nature that would inhibit a neighboring resident’s free and clear view of the surrounding terrain and properties except where there is mutual acceptance between those neighbors.

(d)   Fencing materials may be limited by the Governing Body to only types deemed appropriate for a proposed location or setting.

(e)   The construction of any fence must preserve the intent of sightlines. Where a proposed location conflicts with lot setbacks or easements, the Governing Body will have discretion to determine a compliant location.

(Ord. 2024-31)