Common use of Exterior Surfaces Clause in Contracts

Exterior Surfaces. i. The exterior facades of a main building or structure, excluding glass windows and doors, shall be constructed of one hundred percent (100%) masonry. Cementitious fiber board is considered masonry, but may only constitute fifty percent (50%) of the area for stories other than the first story. However, cementitious fiber board may not be used as a façade cladding material for portions of upper stories that are in the same vertical plane as the first story. Cementitious fiber board may also be used for architectural features, including window box-outs, bay windows, roof dormers, garage door headers, columns, chimneys not part of an exterior wall, or other architectural features approved by the Director of Development Services. ii. The surface area of windows surrounded completely by brick may be included within the computation of the exterior brick, brick veneer, stone, or stone veneer wall area of a residence.