(A) Performance requirements. The dwelling shall afford the residents adequate space and security.
(B) Structural requirements.
(1) Permissible occupancy; floor area per occupant for efficiency units. Every efficiency unit shall contain at least 220 square feet of floor space for the first occupant and at least 100 additional square feet of floor space for every additional occupant. In determining the maximum permissible occupancy, the floor area of that part of a room where the ceiling height is less than five feet and shall not be considered when computing the total floor area of the room.
(2) Floor area per occupant for sleeping rooms. In every dwelling unit of two or more rooms and every rooming unit, every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one occupant shall contain at least 70 square feet of floor space and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one occupant shall contain at least 40 square feet of floor space for each occupant.
(3) Maximum occupancy. Not more than one family or no more than four unrelated person shall occupy a dwelling unit, except for guests, and except for domestic or household employees.
(4) Ceiling heights. The ceiling height in every habitable room shall be at least seven feet. Obstructions of space by such items as water and gas pipes, cabinetry and the like shall be permitted when such obstructions are located in such a fashion that they do not interfere with normal or emergency ingress or egress and are approved by the Inspector. In no event may an obstruction be located nearer than six feet, four inches to the floor.
(5) Acceptable criteria. The dwelling shall conform to this division (B) pertaining to structural requirements. Sleeping areas should have doors latchable or lockable from within for privacy and safety. Latches or locks should be of the type to permit swift emergency exit in accordance with the International Fire Code.
(Ord. 2364, passed 9-3-2019)