(A) Required space in dwelling units. Every dwelling unit shall contain a minimum gross floor area of at least 150 square feet for the first occupant, at least 100 square feet for each occupant thereafter. The City Manager may grant written exemptions to the required space standards where such standards would create a hardship on a family living in a dwelling unit at the time of the adoption of this chapter.
(B) Required space in sleeping rooms. In every dwelling or rooming unit of two or more habitable rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one occupant, shall have a minimum gross floor area of at least 70 square feet. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one occupant shall have a minimum gross floor area of 50 square feet per occupant thereof. Kitchens shall not be used for sleeping purposes.
(C) Occupancy of dwelling units below grade. No dwelling unit partially below grade shall be used for living purposes unless:
(1) Floors and walls are watertight;
(2) Total window area and total openable area are in accordance with this code; and
(3) Required minimum window area of every habitable room is entirely above the grade of the ground adjoining such window area.
(Ord. 39-1976, passed 8-16-76)