4.05 - Design Control§ 4.05
Section 4.05: Design Control
Subdivision 1. Purpose
It is deemed to be in the best interests of the City to promote the health, safety,
general welfare, comfort and appearance by controlling the exterior design of new
construction; by controlling the placement of previously used buildings; by
regulating congestion and preventing fires and other danger; by assuring adequate
light, ventilation and utility systems; and, preserving the value of property and
encouraging appropriate land use.
Source: City Code
Effective Date: 6-30-88
Subdivision 2. Prohibited Exterior Facing
Except as allowed by proceedings under this Section, no building permit shall be
issued for any structure having a front, (either) side, or rear abutting or facing a
public street when such proposed structure contains exterior facing materials which
tend to rapidly deteriorate or which for any reason are, or tend to quickly become,
unsightly. The following are examples of materials which are prohibited by this
Section: sand lime brick, concrete brick, unfinished structural clay tile, unfinished
sheet metal and exposed unfinished concrete.
Source: Ordinance No. 438, 2"v Series
Effective Date: 5-14-10
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