§ 52-905. Residential dwellings.

(a)

There shall be a minimum floor area for all single-family dwelling units equal to that specified in the zoning district where permitted.

(b)

There shall be a minimum floor to ceiling height of 7.5 feet.

(c)

There shall be a minimum width throughout the entire length of the dwelling of 24 feet measured between the exterior part of the walls having the greatest length.

(d)

There shall be foundation around the entire exterior perimeter of the dwelling of concrete or block of a minimum depth of 42 inches of exposed foundation and a minimum of eight inches exposed foundation above grade of the same design as required by the state construction code.

(e)

As a minimum, there shall be a crawlspace below the entire bottom of the dwelling of two feet in depth with a vapor barrier consisting of two inches of concrete on the floor of the crawlspace provided with adequate drains to drain any accumulation of water in the crawl space. The building inspector may allow an alternative building plan to be utilized if consistent with the state construction code. (This allows for slab on grade construction.)

(f)

The dwelling shall be firmly attached to the foundation, so as to be watertight, in such a way as water will not enter and shall be anchored to said foundation by an anchor system designed and constructed in compliance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations entitled, "Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards," or as required by the state construction code.

(g)

The wheels, pulling mechanism, and tongues shall be removed, if applicable.

(h)

The dwelling shall be connected to a public sewer and water supply.

(i)

There shall be permanently attached to the foundation, steps and/or porch areas where an elevation differential exists between any door and surrounding grade.

(j)

There shall be no additions to the living space of the dwelling unless it meets all the requirements hereof and is built according to the same minimum standard as the dwelling and approved by the building inspector.

(k)

There shall be a minimum of two doors to provide means of ingress and egress from the dwelling.

(l)

Plans, floor plan layouts, certification of meeting HUD mobile home standards (if applicable) and foundation shall be presented along with a site plan showing compliance therewith and with all other requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to, the requirement of the district in which it is, to the building inspector prior to issuance of a building permit.

(m)

A mobile home must meet standards for mobile home construction as contained in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations entitled, "Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards," effective June 15, 1976, as amended. All other dwellings must meet the requirements of the state construction code.

(Ord. No. 82-12, § 2(4.37), 6-8-1982)