(a) Definitions.
(1) The term "dwelling unit area" as used in this section means the sum of the gross floor area above the basement level measured from the interior face of the enclosing walls and from the center line of party walls, where applicable, used by the occupants as and for their kitchen, dining room, bedroom, living room, including clothes closets and other similar uses having a minimum ceiling height and the natural light and ventilation as required by the Building Code, which is in contrast to such portion as is used for a utility or furnace room, garages, porches, public areas and halls, storage rooms or similar use which shall be excluded.
(2) The term "studio efficiency" as used in this section means a dwelling unit in which the living-dining area and the sleeping facilities are all located within one room.
(b) Minimum Required. Except as otherwise provided by any statute, code, law, rule or regulation specifically applicable to the development project:
(1) One bedroom units shall have a minimum dwelling unit area of not less than 540 square feet.
(2) Two bedroom units shall have a minimum dwelling unit area of not less than 800 square feet.
(3) A studio efficiency shall have a minimum dwelling unit area of not less than 415 square feet.
(c) The number of studio efficiencies shall be approved by the Planning Commission but in no event shall the number exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total number of units to be erected. Ten percent (10%) of the individual dwelling units shall be designed to be handicapped accessible.
(d) In addition to the minimum dwelling unit area requirements, there shall be at least sixty square feet of general storage space, having a height of at least six feet, provided for each dwelling unit. (Ord. 84-42. Passed 12-16-85.)