A. Building materials. Natural building materials that age gracefully are recommended. Synthetic materials, such as hardboard or cementitious siding, are also allowed if they faithfully simulate the natural material and have equal or better weathering characteristics.

B. Vinyl materials. Vinyl windows, plastic gutters, siding, shutters or similar material should not be used in any renovation or adaptive reuse of an historic building and are discouraged in any new building.

C. Divided light windows. True divided light windows or simulated divided lights should be used in new construction and remodeling. Windows with the grids between the glass are discouraged.

D. CALGreen Requirements. Building shall meet or exceed the current requirements of the adopted local building code and any associated reach codes. (Ord. 2729 § 4, 2020.)