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Zoning Regulations C H A PT E R

glass and steel framework; architectural terra cotta, 1. The approved alternate meets the intent of the durable
glazed ceramic architectural siding, adobe, concrete, material area regulations to an equivalent or better degree
cast stone, and reinforced concrete. than the minimum standards required;

b. Secondary materials include: wood; architectural 2. The approved alternate conforms with the Comprehensive
metal; tile; and glass block; and a combination of Plan and adopted City plans;
glass and steel framework.
3. The alternative material is based on a unique character of
1. A combination of glass and steel framework the property, proposed use, or surrounding neighborhood;
shall be allowed as a secondary material in all
Design Contexts in the Design Manual except the 4. Financial hardship is not the basis for the modification to
Residential/Transition Edge and the Downtown the durable building material area standards; and
Core. 5. Modification of the area requirements is offset by

c. Prohibited materials include: eifs; sheet metal additional architectural treatments, expression tools and
covering more than 60% of a building. increased vertical landscaping; and

2. Cement fiber board and similar products may be used in 6. Building materials utilized consider the materials guidance
the following locations: provided in the Design Manual.
Figure 4.19 Primary Material Changes
a. Covered balconies, porches, and patios;

b. Fascia and soffits;

c. Interior portions of covered stairways and covered
stair towers;

d. Breezeways, hallways, corridors and walkways which
have a roof covering; and

e. Bay windows and box windows that protrude from an
exterior wall past the edge of the foundation that do
not have a brick ledge.

(Ord. No. 2019-45, 12-17-19)

E. General Standards

1. Durable building material area standards apply to both
ground and upper stories.

2. Durable building material area standards do not apply to
the rear of buildings in the HI and LI zoning districts.

3. Primary material changes must occur at inside corners or
where they wrap around an outside corner a minimum of
two (2) feet.

F. Alternative Compliance Findings. The City Council may in
accordance with Section 2.8.4.1 approve a modification of the
durable material requirements, subject to the following findings:

Downtown Design Final Draft: March 2021 San Marcos Development Code 4:41