(a) Duplex and multi-family dwellings shall include apartments and apartment complexes for residential, rental or leased structures operated as a business. All families live independently of each other, and having separate housekeeping facilities for each family.
(b) No duplex and multi-family dwelling shall exceed two (2) floors above ground level.
(c) The inside of all exterior walls of a duplex or multi-family dwelling shall contain 5/8 inch fire resistant Gypsum board or similar material with one (1) hour burn through time, and a fire barrier wall between each housing unit in accordance with the State of West Virginia Fire Code.
(d) No single family residence shall be converted into a duplex or multi-family residence without first complying with all regulation of this article for duplex and multi-family dwellings.
(Ord. 97-02. Passed 5-17-97.)
(e) Every duplex or multi-family dwelling shall provide off-street parking for at least three (3) motor vehicles per housing unit. (Ord. 2003-05. Passed 10-2-03.)
(f) Every duplex or multi-family dwelling shall install NFPA approved smoke detectors.
(g) Garbage collection areas for multi-family dwellings shall be screened from view.
(Ord. 97-02. Passed 5-17-97.)