All single-family dwelling units shall comply with the following design standards regardless of the zoning district in which it is located.
(a) Roof pitch shall be a minimum of 4:12.
(b) Roof material shall be of a type that is in compliance with the West Virginia State Building Code and the City Building Code (Article 1711).
(c) Roof overhang or eaves shall be designed for a minimum of eight inches as measured from the vertical side of the building and not including rain gutters, which are required.
(d) The unit's exterior finish shall be wood siding, vinyl siding, composite siding (cement board), stone, brick or other material compliant with the City Building Code or the West Virginia State Building Code and approved by the City Building Inspector.
(e) A permanent masonry foundation is required in accordance with the City Code for manufactured housing units and shall be constructed using the same standards for other residential dwellings in connection with footers and drainage; all tow bars, axles, and wheels shall be removed. The housing unit shall rest on a required center support and meet tie-down requirements of the West Virginia State Building Code and City Code.
(f) No housing unit shall be less than twenty-eight feet in width and fifty-six feet in length (28'0" x 56' 0") or have less than 1,500 square feet of living area.
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