No single-family dwelling (site built), mobile home, modular housing, or prefabricated housing located outside a mobile home park or mobile home subdivision shall be permitted unless said dwelling unit conforms to the following standards.
(A) Square footage. Each such dwelling unit shall comply with the minimum square footage requirements of this chapter for the zone in which it is located.
(B) Dimensions. Each such dwelling unit shall have a minimum width across any front, side, or rear elevation of 20 feet and shall comply in all respects with the Building Code, including minimum heights for habitable rooms. Where a dwelling is required by law to comply with any federal or state standards or regulations for construction and where such standards or regulations for construction are different than those imposed by the State Construction Code Commission, then and in that event such federal or state standard or regulation shall apply.
(C) Foundation. Each such dwelling unit shall be firmly attached to a permanent foundation constructed on the site in accordance with the Building Code and shall have a wall of such dimensions to adequately support the dwelling. All dwellings shall be securely anchored to the foundation in order to prevent displacement during windstorms.
(D) Undercarriage. Dwelling units shall not be installed with attached wheels. Additionally, no dwelling shall have any exposed towing mechanism, undercarriage, or chassis.
(E) Sewage disposal or water supply. Each such dwelling unit shall be connected to either public sewer and water or approved private systems.
(F) Storage area. Each such dwelling unit shall contain a storage capability area either in a basement located under the dwelling, in an attic area, or in a separate or attached structure of standard construction similar to or of better quality than the principal dwelling, which storage area shall be at least 10% of the square footage of the dwelling or 100 square feet, whichever shall be less.
(G) Architecture and compatibility.
(1) The compatibility of design and appearance shall be determined in the first instance by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may also refer any determination of compatibility to the Planning Commission. Any determination of compatibility shall be based upon the character, design, and appearance of one or more residential dwellings located outside of mobile home parks within 500 feet of the subject dwelling. All dwellings shall be aesthetically compatible in design and appearance with other residences in the vicinity.
(2) All homes shall have a roof overhang of not less than six inches on all sides. Roof drainage systems concentrating roof drainage at collection points along the sides of the dwelling shall be provided. The dwellings shall not have less than two exterior doors with the second one being in either the rear or side of the dwelling. Steps shall also be required for exterior door areas or to porches connected to said door areas where a difference in elevation requires the same. The foregoing shall not be construed to prohibit innovative design concepts involving such matters as solar energy, view, unique land contour, or relief from the common or standard designed home.
(H) Additions. Each such dwelling unit shall contain no addition or room or other area, which is not constructed with similar quality workmanship as the original structure, including permanent attachment to the principal structure and construction of a foundation as required herein.
(I) Code compliance. Each such dwelling unit shall comply with all pertinent building and fire codes. In the case of a mobile home, all construction and all plumbing, electrical apparatus, and insulation within and connected to said mobile home shall be of a type and quality conforming to the Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards as promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, being 24 C.F.R. part 3280, and as from time to time such standards may be amended or superseded. Additionally, all dwellings shall meet or exceed all applicable roof snow load and strength requirements.
(J) Building permit. All construction required herein shall be commenced only after a building permit has been obtained in accordance with the applicable Building Code provisions and requirements.
(K) Exceptions. The foregoing standards shall not apply to a mobile home located in a licensed mobile home park except to the extent required by state or federal law or otherwise specifically required in this chapter and pertaining to such parks. Mobile homes which do not conform to the standards of this section shall not be used for dwelling purposes within the city unless located within a mobile home park or a mobile home subdivision district for such uses, or unless used as a temporary residence as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003) Penalty, see § 154.999