(a) Scope. The purpose of this section is to establish standards governing the design and appearance of all single and two unit residential structures, including mobile homes and manufactured housing, when developed on individual lots or home sites in the Municipality. It is the intent of these regulations to allow a mix of housing types and living styles in a manner which will not adversely affect existing neighborhoods. Any residential structure shall be erected or constructed only if in compliance with the following residential design standards. Permanently sited manufactured housing units shall comply with all regulations normally required for site-built housing in the zoning district in which it is located, unless specifically indicated otherwise herein.
(b) General Requirements.
(1) Area and Bulk Regulations. Any residential structure, including any permanently sited manufactured housing unit, shall comply with the minimum floor area requirements specified for the zoning district where such structure is located.
(2) Foundation. Any residential structure including a permanently sited manufactured housing unit, shall be placed on a permanent foundation to form a complete enclosure under the exterior walls. A manufactured housing unit shall be securely anchored to its foundation in order to prevent displacement during windstorms. The wheels, tongue and hitch assembly, and other towing appurtenances, shall be removed before attaching a manufactured home to its permanent foundation.
(3) Other Regulations. Residential structures shall be constructed in compliance with applicable State, Federal, or local laws or ordinances, including the Ohio State Construction Code. Mobile homes or manufactured housing units shall comply with the most recent regulations specified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards (24CFR3280), as amended.
(4) Location. For the purposes of this Zoning Ordinance permanently sited manufactured housing may be located on an individual lot in any of the zoning districts which allow for the development of single family residential structures, subject further to the regulations contained herein.
(5) Floodplain. No dwelling unit, including mobile homes or manufactured housing units, shall be located within a one-hundred (100) year floodplain.
(6) Use. Mobile homes, manufactured housing units, and other structures shall be used only for the purposes permitted in the zoning district in which they are located.
(7) Attachments. Any exterior attachments or extensions onto a dwelling unit, such as entry steps and storage buildings, shall comply with and meet the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
(8) Services. All residential structures shall be connected to a permanent electrical, waste water and potable water supply system approved by the Municipality prior to occupancy.
(c) Design Compatibility Requirements. To insure the compatibility in appearance with existing homes in the Municipality, dwelling units erected after the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance shall comply with the general requirements set forth above in this Section, and with the following design and site standards.
(1) Roof Drainage. Dwellings shall be designed with a minimum six (6) inch roof overhang on all sides of an eave with a roof drainage system that will collect and concentrate the roof discharge of storm water or snow away from the sides of the dwelling. The roof shall have wood shake, standing metal seam, asphaltic or other shingles or other materials commonly used in standard residential construction in the vicinity, and meet the snow load standards for this portion of the State, as specified by the applicable construction code requirements.
(2) Exterior Materials. The exterior siding of a all residential dwellings units shall consist of materials that are generally acceptable for existing housing in the vicinity, provided that the reflection from such exterior surface shall be no greater than from white semi-gloss exterior enamel, and provided further that any such exterior is comparable in composition, appearance, and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction.
(3) Dimensions. The dimensions and placement of dwellings shall be comparable to typical dimensions and placement of existing housing in the vicinity. Therefore, a dwelling shall be no less than twenty-four (24) feet in width. Single wide manufactured dwelling units are strictly prohibited.
(4) Perimeter Foundation Wall. Every dwelling shall have a wall of the same perimeter dimensions as the dwelling and constructed of such materials and type as required in the applicable building code for single-family dwellings. In the event that a mobile home or manufactured housing unit is installed pursuant to the manufacturer’s setup instructions, such dwelling shall be secured to the premises by an anchoring system and shall have a perimeter wall as required above.
(5) Exterior Doors. Dwellings shall have no less than two (2) exterior doors which shall not be located on the same side of the building. Where required, because of a difference in elevation, all exterior doors shall be provided with steps that are permanently attached to the building.
(Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)
(6) Design Features. The design and position of windows and other features of dwellings, including exterior wall colors, roof color, fence color, and color combinations shall be similar to existing homes within the neighborhood. The foregoing shall not be construed to prohibit innovative design concepts involving such features as solar energy, view, unique land contour, or relief from the common or standard design homes.
(Ord. 2208. Passed 10-24-16.)
(7) The compatibility of design and appearance shall be determined in the first instance by the Municipality upon review of the plans submitted for a particular dwelling. An appeal may be made to the Board of Zoning Appeals within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of the Municipality’s decision.
(d) Manufactured Housing Compliance. Mobile homes or manufactured housing units which do not conform to the above mentioned standards shall not be used for dwelling purposes within the Municipality unless located within a licensed manufactured home development, or unless used for temporary residential purposes as outlined herein.
(e) Accessory Structures. Detached accessory structures, as permitted in this Zoning Ordinance shall be built to the Municipal Building Code. If the accessory structure is attached to the house, it shall be similar in material and integrity and meet the construction standards of the HUD National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 or the Ohio Construction Code, as applicable.
(f) Permits. No mobile home or manufactured housing unit shall be delivered to any lot in the Municipality until it is shown that the requirements of this Section can be met.
(Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)