1113.06 HOUSE SIZE DISTRICTS.

   (a)   Purpose and Intent. House size regulations are established to insure long-term compatibility within neighborhoods, preserve and protect residential property values, balance the size and bulk of housing with available lot area, avoid over building of residential lots, and provide appropriate housing opportunities within the City.

   (b)   Minimum Floor Area.  Each house shall have a minimum gross floor area excluding basements, as defined in Section 1101.05, based upon the Area District in which it is located as set forth herein:

      A-1 Area Districts         2,400 Square Feet

      A-2 Area Districts         1,800 Square Feet

   (c)   Maximum Floor Area.  Each house shall have a maximum gross floor area excluding basements, as defined in Section 1101.05, in accordance with the following table:

 

Lot Area	Minimum Side Yard	Maximum House Size
Less than 10,000 Sq. Ft.	Less than 10 Feet	2.0 X Buildable Area
Less than 10,000 Sq. Ft.	10 Feet or Greater	2.2 X Buildable Area
10,001 to 15,000 Sq. Ft.	Less Than 10 Feet	1.5 X Buildable Area
10,001 to 15,000 Sq. Ft.	10 Feet or Greater	1.7 X Buildable Area
15,001 to 24,000 Sq. Ft.	10 Feet or Greater	1.25 X Buildable Area
Greater Than 24,000 Sq. Ft.	10 Feet or Greater	1.1 X Buildable Area

   For purposes of compliance with this section, Buildable Area shall be that portion of a lot behind the required Front, Side and Rear Set-Back Lines for the Use District within which a building may be constructed in conformance with this chapter.  All Required Yards shall be deducted from the lot area to determine the Buildable Area.

(Ord. 2018-94.  Passed 10-21-19.)