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51 <br /> 10. Cedar, redwood, cypress and other high grade wood siding and trim materials are most <br /> desirable. Cement fiber products, such as James Hardie and,Nichiha brand siding are also <br /> allowed.. Plywood/clapboard type siding will be considered on a case by case basis if <br /> appropriate to the architectural detailing of the house. All exterior siding shall be finished, <br /> painted, stained or otherwise protected from the elements of nature <br /> 11. Glass block is not allowed on architectural styles for which it was not historically utilized. <br /> 12. Framed/ sided"chimneys" are only allowed on a case by case basis and as compatible with <br /> the proposed architecture of the house. Masonry and/or masonry veneered chimneys are <br /> encouraged. Direct vented units are allowed, however, they must be integrated into the <br /> architecture in a manner approved by the ARB. Flues for wood burning fireplaces and <br /> stoves shall include spark arrestors. Spark arrestors and chimney caps shall be <br /> appropriately proportioned and integrated into the design of the chimney and house. Flue <br /> pipes shall be concealed on all chimney caps unless an approved design feature. <br /> 13. A 12/12 roof pitch is strongly encouraged. Minimum overhangs shall be V-0"unless on <br /> dormers and as approved by the ARB on a case by case basis. <br /> 14. Roof top mechanical equipment and other roof penetrations must be so located to reduce or <br /> eliminate its visibility from streets, sidewalks of adjacent public and private properties and <br /> should be located on rear roof area and not visible from street. Any roof mounted <br /> equipment that changes the exterior of the roof must be approved by the ARB. Roof <br /> penetrations and equipment shall be painted to match the roof color. <br /> 15. Cantilevered bays and bay windows will be considered for approval on case by case basis. <br /> Foundations to grade are required below all bays unless approved otherwise. <br /> 16. Entrance doors shall be compatible with the house design. Door material shall be solid <br /> wood, fiberglass or metal insulated exterior. Screen or storm doors are allowed and shall <br /> be compatible with the design and color of the house. Screen and storm doors shall be full <br /> glass style. <br /> 17. Patio or pool enclosures are permitted as reviewed for approval by the ARB on a case by <br /> case basis. All detailing shall be consistent with the main house (i.e. match siding, trim and <br /> roof detailing, match colors, etc.). <br /> 18. No window or through wall air conditioning units will be allowed on elevations visible <br /> from the street or adjacent public properties and are subject to ARB approval on a case by <br /> case basis. <br /> 19. See the following sections for additional specific architectural recommendations. <br /> s <br />