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Building Materials and Color
Exterior building materials provide a sense of scale and texture
that conveys design quality and visual interest. Building materials
can contribute to visual continuity in a Character Area and create
texture, depth of detail and shadow on a building. Example
building materials are provided in Figure 5.13. While materials are
important in all Character Areas, choosing compatible materials is
especially important in Character Area 1: Traditional Residential.

5.45 Use exterior materials to create visual interest as Use exterior materials that create
viewed from the public realm. visual interest from the public
a. In areas where compatibility is important, use a material realm and that are compatible with
adjacent properties and the block.
that is compatible in visual character, pattern and texture
with those of neighboring properties.
* This is particularly important in Character Area 1:
Traditional Residential.
b. Limit the number of materials so that the building does
not look overly complex.

5.46 Use high quality exterior materials that are proven
durable in Healdsburg’s climate.
a. Select materials that have proven durability under high
amounts of sun exposure.

5.47 Encourage building colors that are visible from the
street to be generally compatible with those seen
traditionally in Healdsburg. Traditional Healdsburg
colors include whites, tans, greys and other earth-tone/
natural colors.
a. Encourage the primary colors used for a building to be
consistent with earth tones or other natural colors seen
on traditional buildings in the city.

Figure 5.13: Potential Building Materials
The materials shown below meet the guidelines described above and are potential materials for
single-family residential development in Healdsburg. These examples are not the only materials
that meet the intent and design guidelines described above; other materials are also appropriate in
Healdsburg. Refer to the Character Areas chapter for more information.

Stucco Wood Masonry, such as stone or brick

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