(A) Every dwelling house hereafter erected shall:
(1) Contain at least three rooms conforming to the standards set forth in Section 1405(b);
(2) Have rooms which do not measure less than seven feet in any dimension when they are used;
(3) Shall not measure less than 24 feet on any one side; and
(4) Shall have a continuous foundation.
(B) Each single-family house shall have a minimum finished livable floor area of 1,100 square feet for a one-story structure, 1,200 square feet for a 1½ story structure, and 1,400 square feet for a two- story or more structure.
(C) For the purpose of computing the minimum areas set down in division (B) of this section, only those areas having a ceiling height of seven and one- half feet or more will be considered. The area of “split level” or “split entry” houses shall be computed on the basis of the largest horizontal area of the structure; and when one habitable area lies directly above another habitable area, only the larger of these areas may be used to compute areas as prescribed in this section.
(D) Domed homes shall be considered one story houses, if there is no second floor; one and one-half story houses, if all or part of the second floor is provided. In calculating the minimum square footage for the second floor, it must be determined first if that floor has over 50% of its area with a ceiling height of a minimum of seven feet six inches, and if it does, then any part of that floor with a ceiling height of five feet, or more, shall be included for determining the minimum square footage, as set down in division (B) of this section. Entryways will not be considered in calculating the necessary square footage of the living area. If an extension is added to the domed home, the total square footage of the extension, for the calculation of living area purposes only, shall not exceed 5% of the total habitable area of the home.
(E) Earth sheltered homes shall be as defined by state law. If an earth sheltered home has one level, it shall be considered a one story house. If an earth sheltered home has two levels, it shall be considered a two story house.
(`89 Code, § 20.070) (Ord. 634, passed 7-16-2002)