At least 60% of the total building wall area on any occupiable building in the R-5 Residential District, excluding doors, windows, breezeways and courtyards, shall be constructed of masonry materials as defined herein. The exterior portion of a chimney for newly constructed multi-family structures or additions to existing dwellings shall be constructed of 100 percent masonry construction.

The remainder of the building wall area may be constructed of masonry materials or non-masonry materials as defined herein or a combination. Damage-resistant exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS) may be installed as a non-masonry material above a height of eight feet.

Building accents and trim may be constructed of non-masonry materials, including metal, wood, exterior tile or other materials approved by the city manager or designee.

Roofs shall be constructed of metal, concrete or clay tile, natural or manufactured stone, or laminated asphalt shingles of at least 300 pounds per square. Wood shingles shall be expressly prohibited.

Exterior front doors shall be made of metal with a minimum 20-gauge thickness and an insulated core, or fiberglass with an insulated core. Glass inserts are permitted to allow light. Patio doors may be French doors or sliding glass doors with solid wood or metal frames. Garage doors shall be metal with a minimum 24-gauge thickness. Hollow core or wooden doors shall be prohibited.

Balconies and stairway surfaces shall be constructed of the following materials:

Building color, articulation, mass and form, scale and orientation shall meet the requirements of article 14.10, Architectural Standards for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Buildings, in this chapter.

Uses other than dwelling units such as churches, schools and public buildings shall meet the construction material requirements of section 14.03.008, C-1 Commercial District, and article 14.10, Architectural Standards for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Buildings

Attached garages shall be constructed as an integral part of the apartment building.

Detached garages shall be compatible with the apartment buildings in design and building materials, including roof coverings and trim and accent features.

Carports, whether attached or detached, shall be compatible with the main structure in design and building materials, including roof coverings. Where carports are constructed they may not be built parallel to any street.

No more than two parking spaces may be accommodated in an individual garage. Several individual garages may be attached in a single detached building provided that there are no more than two contiguous spaces between the walls dividing the individual garages and that the architectural appearance of the garage building is compatible with the appearance of the multi-family buildings as to materials, colors, roof pitch and roof materials and that the length of the garage buildings is compatible in scale with the length of the multi-family buildings. In addition, the provisions of section 14.10.004 shall apply as to building articulation and roof treatment/ roofline variation to the extent possible as determined by the city manager or designee.

Parking structures shall be surrounded and concealed by apartment units or constructed as an integral part of the multi-family building. Ramps within the parking structure shall not be visible from the exterior and shall be concealed either by design or by the use of architectural elements to screen the ramps from view.

Where parking for boats, recreational vehicles and other similar vehicles is provided within a multi-family development, these spaces, which shall not count toward the minimum required parking for the development, shall be located in a designated fenced area on the site located behind the front building line and shall be screened from any abutting single-family zoning district by means of a six-foot masonry screening wall.

A maximum of one vehicle for the maintenance or management of the property may be stored on-site.

Each apartment development shall provide recreational amenity features for the benefit and enjoyment of its residents, including children, adolescents and adults, in accordance with article 14.11, Supplemental Regulations for Multi-Family Development.

A minimum of 70 amenity points must be achieved for a complex of 250 units or less. An additional 70 amenity points must be achieved for each additional 250 units or portion thereof.

Amenity points shall be accrued as follows:

The city manager or designee shall be responsible for approving the proposed recreational amenities. All open space areas shall be maintained and operated in a manner that ensures the safety and welfare of residents.

Where any perimeter fence surrounding a multi-family development is adjacent to a public or private street or within any front yard area, it shall be constructed of masonry, native stone, wrought iron or other material approved by the city manager or designee and shall provide at least 50 percent through vision. Where the fence is within a side or rear yard area, it may be constructed of masonry material, native stone, wrought iron or chain link with a landscape hedge material which will reach at least the height of the fence at maturity, except where the multi-family development is adjacent to single-family residential zoning, the chain link and landscape alternative shall not be permitted without a variance.

Said perimeter fence may include access control features at the entrances to the development utilizing a system approved by the city manager or designee, such as one using gates, transponders, a keypad or similar, and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.