Town Center | Development Standards—Design Requirements
other masonry materials to add visual interest as determined by the director.
iv. Detail exposed wood member edges to prevent weathering and deterioration.
d. Standards for Stucco or Other Similar Troweled Finishes.
f. Stonework Standards.
Stone facing shall be of natural or local stone, not Southwest sandstone or other material not typical of the Pacific Northwest.
i. Stucco and similar troweled finishes (including exterior insulation and finish system or “EIFS”) shall be trimmed in wood, masonry, or other material and shall be sheltered from extreme weather by roof overhangs or other methods and are limited to no more than 25 percent of the facade area facing a public right-of-way or open space; ii. Horizontal surfaces exposed to the weather shall be avoided; and iii. Stucco, EIFS, and similar surfaces should not extend below two feet above the ground plane. Concrete, masonry, or other durable material shall be used below the two-feet-above-grade line to provide a durable surface where damage is most likely.
g. Prohibited Materials.
The following materials are prohibited (in addition to any prohibited materials noted above):
i. Mirrored glass;
ii. Chain link fencing (except for temporary fencing and for parks);
iii. Fiberglass products and similar sheet products; and
iv. Back-lit vinyl awnings used as signs.
h. Colors.
e. Wood Products Standards.
Intent.
i.
i. Use only exterior-grade wood products;
To encourage a wide range of harmonious building colors that complement the Town Center’s natural landscape and the envisioned diverse architectural character. The predominance of earth tones and background colors for building shells is to increase continuity within an otherwise wide range of building types and styles.
ii. Plywood sheathing, “T-111,” and other sheet wood products shall not be used for exterior cladding, except as authorized by the director. Architectural- grade panels, such as “Hardy Plank,” specifically fabricated and detailed for exterior cladding are generally acceptable; iii. Finish wood with exterior-grade sealer, stain, or paint; and
496 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code
Effective | January 1, 2022
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