(5) Bay Windows . Shop fronts may project a maximum of two (2) feet into the public sidewalk as “bay windows.”
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Building Materials
The intent of this standard is for building materials to be long-lasting, of natural materials, and reflect the building traditions of the Piedmont region. Common building materials between adjacent buildings are essential for a visually coherent downtown. The following standards shall be required for new building construction and reconstruction of an existing building:
(1)
Minimum Requirements .
A. Brick masonry shall constitute 60% of primary façades after subtracting entrances and storefront and windows.
B. The balance of the façades must be comprised of wood, stone, architectural concrete, synthetic soffits/cornices, insulated architectural metal, or cementitious siding. Exceptions must be approved by the Town Board of Commissioners. The following materials are prohibited:
i. Metal siding
ii. Wood or concrete shake siding
iii. Vinyl siding
iv. EIFS (with the exception of detailed horizontal cornices)
v. Split or smooth face concrete block
vi. Reflective materials
(2) Applicability . The building materials as specified in the Land Development Ordinance apply to nonresidential, mixed-use and multi-family development. It does not apply to one and two-family dwellings in accordance with the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings. Where the primary use of the property is that of a public purpose, with the exception of the ground floor façade and windows requirements, as specified in the Land Development Ordinance, may be approved by the Town Board of Commissioners.
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