(a) The following are building design standards for one-family and two-family dwelling units.
(1) Applicability. The regulations of this subsection apply to one-family and two-family dwelling unit construction under the following circumstances:
A. New dwellings. All new one-family and two-family dwelling construction that requires a building permit after the effective date of this section must fully comply with the design standards of this subsection.
B. Expansions to dwellings. For dwellings existing prior to the effective date of this section, major improvements or expansions that require a building permit may be permitted without a complete upgrade to meet the standards of this subsection. Reasonable improvements are required in relation to the scale and construction cost of the project. All exterior renovations must be consistent with the building design standards herein to the extent deemed practical by the Chief Building Official and the Zoning Administrator.
C. Minor improvements to dwellings. For dwellings existing prior to the effective date of this section, minor changes, improvements, and modifications that require a building permit will not be required to comply with this subsection, provided the improvements do not increase or perpetuate non-comformity of the structure or the site with the requirements of this subsection.
(2) Intent. The purpose of this subsection is to establish standards and regulations governing the location and appearance of one-family and two-family dwelling units in the City of Maumee that are either developed as a new neighborhood or as in-fill housing in an existing neighborhood. It is the intent of these regulations to allow a mix of housing types and living styles in a manner that will not adversely affect existing neighborhoods. For this reason, standards have been set that will regulate the appearance of one-family and two-family dwellings, allowing only those that are compatibly similar in appearance to houses on individual lots in all zoning districts that allow one-family and two-family residences. These regulations will not apply to one-family dwellings located within a state licensed manufacturing housing community.
(3) Permits. Prior to the construction or installation of a one-family or two-family dwelling unit on a residential lot, the individual must obtain a building permit from the Chief Building Official and a zoning permit from the Zoning Administrator (or designee).
(4) General appearance and site standards. To ensure the compatibility in appearance of one-family and two-family dwelling units, such units must meet the following design and site standards:
A. Be constructed to the most current local, state and federal building standards.
B. Have a minimum dimension of twenty (20) feet.
C. Comply with the gross floor area and lot coverage standards for one-family or two-family dwelling units set forth in Chapter 1125. To ensure that neighboring dwellings are compatible in scale and mass, the city may require units to be not less than ninety percent (90%) and no more than one hundred thirty-five percent (135%) of the average floor area and lot coverage of other one-family or two-family dwelling units within three hundred (300) feet of the subject lot, including dwelling units on both sides of the street of the same block.
D. Have two (2) exterior doors (front and rear, or front and side), and where there is a difference in ground elevation, steps must be permanently attached on a frost depth foundation either to the perimeter wall or to porches connected to the perimeter wall.
E. Have a minimum eight-inch eave and rake (i.e., overhang), and with a drainage system that will collect and concentrate the discharge of storm water or snow away from the sides of the dwelling. The roof must have wood shake, asphalt or other acceptable shingles, and meet the snow load standards for this portion of the State of Ohio. Metal roof systems may be permitted by the Zoning Administrator (or designee) based upon installation quality, panel design, coating quality, metal type, and metal thickness.
F. Have an exterior finish architecturally compatible to that of other similar homes in the surrounding area. Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), T-111 siding, and similar materials are strictly prohibited.
G. Be firmly attached to a permanent foundation constructed on the site in accordance with the Ohio Residential Building Code and must have a wall of the same perimeter dimensions of the dwelling and constructed of such materials and type as required in the applicable building code for one-family or two-family dwellings.
H. Have a design and appearance determined to be compatible by the Zoning Administrator (or designee) upon review of the plans submitted for a particular dwelling. An aggrieved party may appeal the Zoning Administrator's decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Compatibility is based upon the character, design and appearance of one (1) or more residential dwellings within three hundred (300) feet of the subject dwelling provided the surrounding existing dwellings considered are located outside of a manufactured housing community. The foregoing will 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 design homes.
I. Be connected to the public sewer, storm and water utilities operated by the City of Maumee.
J. Orient all dwelling units toward the public right-of-way such that the facade that faces the street contains a door, windows and other architectural features customary of the front facade of a residence.
K. Provide concrete sidewalks in accordance with the standard required by the Chief Building Official and the Zoning Administrator within the dedicated right-of-way along the frontage length of all parcels. The portion of the sidewalk that crosses the driveway shall be of a different material, unless concrete, and float separately from the driveway and approach. An inclined approach is required where sidewalks intersect curbs for barrier free access. The inclined approach must comply with grades established by ODOT. Required sidewalks may be installed following the construction of the dwelling unit. However, a certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the sidewalk is installed along the individual lot's frontages. If the Zoning Administrator determines that, due to weather conditions, sidewalk installation should be delayed, a certificate of occupancy may be issued. In which case, a performance guarantee must be provided to the City. The sidewalk must be installed within six (6) months of issuance of the certificate of occupancy. The Zoning Administrator will schedule a follow-up inspection.
L. All residential driveways shall have a concrete approach and a hard-surfaced driveway of concrete or plant-mixed bituminous material in accordance with specifications of the City. Approaches must have a compacted six (6) inches thick base and be six (6) inches thick, concrete, with the sidewalk floating separate from approaches. The maximum width of a residential approach shall not exceed twenty (22) feet at the curb line which includes tapers and twenty (20) feet wide in the front yard of a structure or property The minimum asphalt depth for driveways must be three (3) inches. The minimum concrete depth for driveways must be four (4) inches. Up to two (2) dwellings may be permitted to share a driveway provided it complies with these construction standards.
M. The provisions of this subsection will not apply to manufactured homes situated in licensed manufactured housing communities.
N. In all zoning districts accessory structures must comply with the standards of Chapter 1133. The exterior material and roof line shall compliment the exterior material and roof style of the principle structure. The Zoning Administrator (or designee) may approve a different siding that compliments the principal structure. Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), T-111 siding and similar materials are strictly prohibited. (Ord. 093-2020. Passed 7-6-20.)