Building materials

A.  On buildings that are visible from a public street, exterior siding shall be wood clapboard, wood shingles, smooth cementitious clapboard, or vinyl siding with a wood-like appearance. Metal siding, board and batten, shakes, brick, and stone are prohibited. This subsection shall apply only to new buildings and to buildings on which all the exterior siding is being replaced.

B.  In order to minimize change in the character of existing buildings, vinyl siding is permitted to replace the exterior siding on an existing building only if all of the following conditions can be met:

1. The existing siding cannot be repaired because of the degree of deterioration or damage.

2. The vinyl siding can be installed without irreversibly damaging or obscuring the building’s architectural features and trim.

3. The vinyl siding replicates the existing siding in size, profile and finish.

C.  Exterior doors visible from a public street shall be made of wood or shall appear to be made of wood.

D.  Windows shall be wood-cased or vinyl-cased with the appearance of wood. 

E.  New and reconstructed fences visible from a public street shall be constructed of wood, stone, or wrought iron. All other types of fences are permitted only if they are not visible from a public street. Temporary fences such as those to protect gardens are not subject to these restrictions.

F.  Roofing shingles shall be made of wood, slate, asphalt, or composite asphalt in colors traditionally used in New England architecture. Metal roofing is allowed only on accessory structures that are not visible from a public street. 

(Ord. dated 8-12-14)