For all principal structures permitted in the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Districts, the following shall apply.
(A) The minimum width of the main portion of all principal dwellings shall be not less than 24 feet, as measured across the narrowest portion. Width measurement shall not take into account overhang or other projections.
(B) The structure shall have at least 720 square feet of habitable interior room excluding garage and basement.
(C) (1) All principal dwellings and principal structures shall be placed on a permanent continuous perimeter foundation in compliance with the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the city and insulated in accordance with state energy codes.
(2) Manufactured homes must provide the manufacturer’s approved foundation drawings. Homes manufactured after 11-29-1989, are not permitted to remove the frames unless approved by the State Manufactured Housing Division.
(D) The structure shall have a roof of gable or hip design and be covered with a city approved roofing material.
(E) Manufactured homes shall be constructed after 6-15-1976, and bear the HUD certification seal.
(F) Tongues on all manufactured homes shall be removed. Written approval to remove the frame and tongue from the manufacturer is required.
(G) Data plate and other information for the following is required for manufactured homes:
(1) Thirty-pound roof load design;
(2) Zone 2 heating design;
(3) Adequate furnace and water heater design to include the substructure. Option: separate heating supply for substructure;
(4) Approved tap-in locations for substructure water service;
(5) Three-inch vent through roof location for substructure per State Health Department;
(6) Electric interlocked smoke detector schematic; and
(7) Manufacturer’s design drawings for stairway location.
(H) (1) The following alterations of manufactured homes require manufacturer’s approval and State Manufactured Housing Division approval:
(a) Relocation of furnace or water heater; and
(b) Alteration of any structural components, including roof, walls and floor system, attaching garages and the like.
(2) A written statement from the applicant clarifying the above is required.
(2004 Code, § 154.055) (Ord. 464, passed 1- -1996)