(A) Each new dwelling unit hereafter constructed, or any reconstruction, addition or alteration to an existing dwelling which exceeds 50% of the existing dwellings floor area shall have a minimum floor area, based on the bedroom count as follows. Calculations of the floor area for this requirement shall exclude garages and other similar structures not considered habitable space.
(1) One bedroom dwelling, 1,000 square feet;
(2) Two bedroom dwelling, 1,150 square feet;
(3) Three bedroom dwelling, 1,300 square feet;
(4) Four bedroom dwelling, 1,450 square feet;
(5) For each dwelling in excess of four bedrooms, an additional 150 square feet of floor area per bedroom shall be provided.
(B) A bedroom shall be considered any room which is not a kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, or bathroom and which is designated as a bedroom or is capable of being used for sleeping quarters and which meets the requirements contained in § 153.051. A determination of the identity of any room shall rest with the Community Development Director.
(Ord. 466-C.S., passed 11-5-96) Penalty, see § 153.999