Any dwelling built or constructed after the effective date of this section shall comply with the following minimal standards:
(a) The width of the main body shall be at least 24 feet as measured across the narrowest portion.
(b) The depth of the main body shall be at least 30 feet as measured across the narrowest portion.
(c) The roof pitch shall be at least 1:3. The roof overhang shall be at least one foot.
(d) Foundation construction and materials shall be similar to the foundations of dwellings in the immediate vicinity. The dwelling shall be anchored to the ground in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, and the footers shall be installed below the frost line.
(e) Dwellings without basements shall have the first floor 16 inches or less above the residential front elevation ground level. On split level dwellings the entry shall be considered the first floor. Dwellings with basements shall also have adequate crawl space to ensure access to utilities.
(f) If the dwelling is built off-site, all wheels, axles and hitch mechanisms shall be removed.
(g) If the dwelling is built off-site, the building permit application shall include the name of the manufacturer, model number, serial number and HUD compliance label number (which states that the unit conforms to all applicable Federal construction and safety standards as required by 42 U.S.C.A. § 5415).
(Ord. 12-03. Passed 4-28-03; Ord. 32-03. Passed 9-22-03.)