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B. Ignition Resistant Materials: The use of ignition resistant building materials and designs intended to prevent the spread of fire are required as prescribed in the most recent adoption
of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Vail fire and emergency services is available to provide more information on the use of ignition resistant materials and designs.
Predominantly natural building materials shall be used within the town. The exterior use of wood, wood siding, native stone, brick, concrete, stucco, and EIFS may be permitted. Concrete
surfaces, when permitted, shall be treated with texture and color; however, exposed aggregate is more acceptable than raw concrete. The exterior use of the following siding materials
shall be prohibited: stucco or EIFS with gross textures or surface features that appear to imitate other materials, simulated stone, simulated brick, plastic and vinyl. The exterior
use of any building material, including those not specifically identified by this section, shall only be permitted, unless otherwise prohibited by this code, where the design review
board finds:
1. That the proposed material is satisfactory in general appearance, quality over time, architectural style, design, color, and texture; and
2. That the use of the proposed material complies with the intent of the provisions of this code; and
3. That the use of the proposed material is compatible with the structure, site, surrounding structures, and overall character of the town; and
4. That the material is noncombustible or aids in the prevention of fires.
14-10-8
14-10-8: LANDSCAPING, DRAINAGE, AND EROSION CONTROL://
A. Various natural vegetation zones exist within the Gore Valley as a result of the form and aspects of the land itself. The north facing slopes within the valley are typically heavily
wooded with spruce, pine and aspen and generally receive less direct sunlight than the drier south facing slopes which typically consist of sage, aspen and other vegetation tolerant
of drier conditions. The valley floor which is adjacent to Gore Creek consists of a wide variety of trees and shrubs adapted to the relatively fertile soil and natural availability
of water.
The goal of any landscape plan should be to preserve and enhance the natural landscape character of the area in which it is to be located and serve as an aid in fire prevention and protection.
The landscape scale and overall landscape design shall be developed so that new vegetation is integral with the natural landscape and the inherent form, line, color and texture of the
local plant communities. Since the major objective of the landscaping is to help reduce the scale of new structures and to assist in the screening of structures, the planting of large
sized
plant materials is encouraged. Fire wise plant materials are required due to their ability to resist fire. Trees shall be maintained through limbing and pruning in order to prevent limbs
from being too close to structures and other plant materials. Special care should be taken in selecting the types of plants to use when designing a landscape plan. Final selection should
be based upon the soils and climate, ease of establishment, suitability for the specific use desired, ability to deter the spread of fires and the level of maintenance that can be provided.
New planting shall use plants that are indigenous to the Rocky Mountain alpine and subalpine zones or are capable of being introduced into these zones.
A recommended list of plant materials, some indigenous to the Vail area, is on file with the department of community development. Also indicated on the list are fire wise plant materials
which are suitable for planting within the Vail area. The minimum sizes of landscape materials acceptable are as follows:
Required trees:
Deciduous
2 inch caliper
Conifers
6 foot
Required shrubs
#5 gallon container
Foundation shrubs shall have a minimum height of 18 inches at time of planting.
B. Landscape design shall be developed to locate new planting in order to extend existing canopy edges or planted in natural looking groups. Geometric plantings, evenly spaced rows of
trees, and other formal landscape patterns shall be avoided.
C. Particular attention shall be given the landscape design of off street parking lots to reduce adverse impacts upon living areas within the proposed development, upon adjacent properties,
and upon public spaces with regard to noise, lights, and visual impact.
D. All landscaping shall be provided with a method of irrigation suitable to ensure the continued maintenance of planted materials.
E. Whenever possible, natural drainage patterns upon the site shall not be modified. Negative drainage impacts upon adjacent sites shall not be allowed.
F. Runoff from impervious surfaces such as roofs and pavement areas shall be directed to natural or improved drainage channels or dispersed into shallow sloping vegetated areas.
G. Slope of cut and fill banks shall be determined by soil characteristics for the specific site to avoid erosion, and promote revegetation opportunities, but in any case shall be limited
to a maximum of two to one (2:1) slope.
H. Measures shall be taken to retain all eroded soil material on site during construction, control both ground water and surface water runoff, and to permanently stabilize all disturbed
slopes and drainage features upon completion of construction.
I. All plants shall be planted in a good quality topsoil mix of a type and amount recommended by the American Landscape Contractor Association and the Colorado Nurseryman's Association.
J. All plantings must be mulched.
K. Paving near a tree to be saved must contain a plan for a "tree vault" in order to ensure the ability of the roots to receive air. (Ord. 3(2007) § 5: Ord., 9-21-1999)