§ 505.020. Additional Residential Requirements.

A. 

The following additions are made to the Residential Code of the City of Warson Woods:

1. 

Wood shingles and hand-split shakes are not permitted.

2. 

Pre-fab fireplaces and flu chases shall be enclosed with a minimum thickness of one-half-inch fire-rated drywall. Joints are to be tight or taped. A minimum of one (1) inch clear is to be provided to the drywall.

3. 

Storage sheds that are detached from the principal residential structure are not permitted in the residential districts as defined in this Code.

4. 

Masonry Requirement. For residential buildings, the following shall apply:

a. 

New Construction. For new construction of buildings of the fourth class, at least eighty percent (80%) of the entire exterior surface (including sides and rear) of the first story and below of buildings shall be of brick or stone veneer. The remaining exterior surface must be of material complying with the Warson Woods Building Code. The total thickness of exterior walls of buildings in this class shall be a minimum of ten (10) inches.

b. 

Existing Buildings. For additions to or rehabilitations of existing buildings, at least eighty percent (80%) of the entire exterior surface (including sides and rear, but excluding the exposed concrete foundation on the rear of the building) of the first story and below of buildings in this class shall be of brick or stone veneer. The remaining exterior surface must be of material complying with the Warson Woods Building Code. The total thickness of exterior walls of buildings in this class shall be a minimum of ten (10) inches.

c. 

The requirement for eighty percent (80%) masonry is further defined as:

(1) 

Eighty percent (80%) of the net area of all elevations is to be as stated in the applicable Section. "Net area" is defined for this Section as the total area of any elevation, including small appendages, minus the area of doors and windows.

(2) 

Dimensions to be used in deducting for doors and windows is the masonry opening.

(3) 

All structures, including covered porches and garages (whether attached or detached), are to have gutters and downspouts.

Ord. No. 1572 § 3, 8-23-2016