As shown in § 154.273 of this chapter, each new dwelling unit shall have a minimum finished interior floor area in accordance with the following standards.
(A) Single-family detached. Each new dwelling unit shall have a minimum total finished floor area of at least 720 square feet. In addition, for units of more than one story, a minimum of 720 square feet of finished floor area is required for the first floor. In the event the dwelling unit has less than 960 square feet of finished floor area, the dwelling unit must be so situated on the lot so as to have sufficient area in its rear and side yards so as to be able to construct an addition that would bring the finished total floor area up to at least 960 square feet.
(B) Attached single-family, or two-family. Each new dwelling unit shall have a minimum finished floor area of 720 square feet. In addition, for units of more than one story, a minimum of 720 square feet of finished floor area is required for the first floor.
(C) Multiple-family dwellings.
For: | Required Minimum Finished Floor Area/ Unit in Square Feet |
Efficiency | 375 square feet |
1 bedroom | 600 square feet |
2 bedrooms | 800 square feet |
3 bedrooms | 1,000 square feet |
In excess of 3 bedrooms | 1,000 square feet + 80 square feet for each additional bedroom |
(D) Sewer utilities. Each dwelling unit and principal structure shall be equipped with adequate sewage disposal facilities to comply with the county’s Sanitary Code (or successor code) in effect at the time of the erection or enlargement of said dwelling or principal structure. Where public utilities exist within 200 feet of the dwelling, the owner or developer shall be required to hook up with such system.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 4.5) Penalty, see § 154.999