A. Building, HUD Code Compliance: The dwelling shall meet the requirements of the current edition of the building code as adopted by the city or, in the instance of a manufactured housing unit, the current version of the HUD code.
B. Prior Occupancy: In the event that the dwelling has had prior occupancy, the dwelling shall meet the requirements of the existing applicable code.
C. Utility Connection: The dwelling shall be approved for permanent connection to all required utilities.
D. Foundation:
1. Each dwelling shall have a code approved site built foundation capable of transferring design dead loads and live loads and any other design loads unique to local homes (i.e., wind, seismic or water conditions, etc.), that are imposed by or upon the structure into the underlying soil or bedrock without failure, and shall be adequately tied to the foundation.
2. All foundations and all tie down devices shall be in accordance with the city adopted building codes, the manufacturer's recommendations, or an approved engineered design.
E. Perimeter Foundation, Skirting: The space beneath the structure shall be enclosed at the perimeter with a foundation which meets the requirements of the building code or, in the instance of a manufactured housing unit, a concrete or masonry skirting wall. The perimeter foundation or skirting wall shall be continuous, except for the placement of doors, windows or access openings and shall be placed upon footings which are not less than thirty inches (30") below grade, as measured to the bottom of the footing, for frost protection.
F. Transportation Devices: In the instance of a factory built dwelling or moved structure, any tongues, axles, wheels or other devices required for the transportation of a dwelling and not required to retain the structural integrity of the building shall be removed at the time of installation.
G. Roof Surface: The roof surface shall consist of fire retardant roofing materials conforming to the applicable standards of the building code and urban/wildland interface ordinance (see title 9, chapter 3 of this code).
H. Roof Pitch: Where the design provides for a pitched roof, the pitch shall be not less than 2.5:12. There shall be a roof overhang at the eaves and gable ends of not less than six inches (6"), excluding the rain gutters, as measured from the outer surface of the adjacent vertical wall. The roof overhang requirement shall not apply to areas above porches, alcoves and similar appendages, which together do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the length of the structure.
I. Exterior Siding Material: Dwellings shall have exterior siding material consisting of wood, hardboard, brick, concrete, stucco, glass, metal or vinyl lap, tile or stone.
J. Garage: Each dwelling shall be provided with a two (2) car garage.
K. Exit Landing: At each exit door there must be a landing that is a minimum of thirty six inches by thirty six inches (36" x 36") and constructed to meet the requirements of the building code. (Ord. 97-7-8-8, 7-8-1997; amd. 2003 Code)
L. Deviations: The planning commission may approve deviations from one or more of the developmental or architectural standards set forth above, upon receipt of an application from the owner and a finding that: 1) the proposed deviation provides compensating features meeting the intent of the standard appealed from; and 2) the appearance of the proposed dwelling, including any proposed deviation, will be compatible and harmonious with existing structures in the vicinity. A determination made by the planning commission may be appealed to the appeal authority. (Ord. 97-7-8-8, 7-8-1997; amd. 2003 Code; Ord. 07-7, 4-24-2007)