(a) Minimum Design Standards. To protect and enhance the quality of the Village of Edgar's residential living environment, a minimum level of residential design compatability is hereby established. The standards set forth in this Section are applicable to all single- family and two-family detached dwellings constructed after the original effective date of this Section (1989) of the Village Zoning Code:
(1) Roofs. All dwellings shall have a roof with a pitch of at least three (3) inches in height for each one (1) foot of width, and with an eve which extends a minimum bo six (6) inches from the wall which supports the roof. All dwellings, accessory garages and carports shall have a roof surfaced with any of the following materials:
a. Wood shakes.
b. Asphalt.
c. Composite or wood shingles.
d. Clay, concrete or metal tiles.
e. Slate.
f. Built-up gravel materials.
g. Designer steel.
(2) Siding. The exterior sides of all dwellings, accessory garages and carports shall be covered with siding made of wood, masonry, stone, concrete, stucco, masonite, concrete fiber board, vinyl or metal lap. The exterior siding shall extend to the top of the foundation. If the top of the foundation is below grade, the siding shall extend to the ground.
(3) Foundation. All dwellings shall be placed on an enclosed permanent foundation which does not extend more than twenty-four (24) inches above the exterior finished grade of the lot. Exception: Where the grade of the lot slopes, only that portion of the foundation which is on the highest point of the lot shall meet the requirements of this Subsection.
(4) Minimum Dwelling Structure Width. The side of any dwelling facing the front yard shall not be included in the measurement of the width of the front yard side of a dwelling.
(5) Ratio of Length to Width. The ratio of a dwelling's length to its width shall be no greater than 5:2. For example, twenty-four (24) foot long dwelling must be at least nine (9) feet seven (7) inches wide.
(6) Minimum Gross Floor Area. Every dwelling shall contain a minimum gross floor area of not less than eight hundred (800) sq. ft.
(7) Garage Construction Required. All single-family and two-family detached dwellings shall have constructed on the same lot as the dwelling a garage of at least four hundred (400) sq. ft. per dwelling unit.
(b) Waivers for New Construction and Building Additions. One (1) or more minimum design standards set forth herein may be waived through the conditional use permit process set forth in Article E of this Chapter upon a finding that the architectural style of the proposed structure provides compensating design features and that the proposed structure will be compatible and harmonious with other dwellings in the vicinity.