(a) Purpose and Intent. House size regulations are established to insure long-term compatibility within neighborhoods, preserve and protect residential property values, balance the size and bulk of housing with available lot area, avoid over building of residential lots, and provide appropriate housing opportunities within the City.
(b) Minimum Livable Area. Each single-family dwelling shall have a minimum livable floor area as set forth herein:
(1) Single-family dwellings having only one story with a basement shall have a minimum livable area of 2,000 square feet, exclusive of porches, garages and breezeways, and shall have a basement area of not less than 500 square feet.
(2) Single-family dwellings having only one story and no basement shall have a minimum livable area of 2,000 square feet, exclusive of porches, garages and breezeways, which will include a utility room with a minimum area of 100 square feet.
(3) Single-family dwellings having one and one-half or two stories shall have a minimum livable area of 2,000 square feet, exclusive of porches, garages and breezeways, and shall have a basement area of not less than 500 square feet or a utility room with a minimum area of 100 square feet. The livable area on the first floor shall be not less than 1,000 square feet.
(c) Maximum Garage Floor Area. No garage, whether attached to a single family dwelling or as a detached accessory structure, shall exceed a maximum floor area of 1,000 square feet or fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area of the dwelling, whichever is the lesser.
(Ord. 2014-30. Passed 6-17-15.)