(A) All single-family detached homes, except as part of approved manufactured home parks, shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) Perimeter foundation. Be constructed upon a continuous perimeter foundation that meets the requirements of the State Building Code.
(2) Dimensional requirements. No residential structure shall have a width of less than 22 feet on not less than 70% of the structure. Width measurements shall not be inclusive of overhangs or other projections beyond the principal exterior walls.
(3) Roof. Have an earth covered, composition, metal, shingled or tiled roof. All single-family dwellings other than approved earth sheltered homes shall have at least three/twelve (3/12) roof pitch with a one foot overhang.
(4) Architecture. The exterior architectural design of a proposed dwelling may not be so at variance with, nor so similar to, the exterior architectural design of any structure or structures already constructed or in the course of construction in the immediate neighborhood, nor so at variance with the character of the surrounding neighborhood as to adversely affect the public health, safety or general welfare.
(5) Orientation. Every single-family house shall be oriented to face the street from which the house derives its frontage.
(6) Minimum floor area. Single-family dwellings shall have a minimum foundation footprint of 800 square feet.
(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)