(A) Minimum square footage of residence. All residential principal structures in the city must be a minimum of 800 square feet of living space. This minimum space requirement pertains to the required space in a dwelling unit, that is zoned Single Family, Mobile Home and Multi-Family District in the city limits.
(B) Additional requirements of residences. Other regulations, standards, provisions and procedures shall fall in line with the regular processes of the city and the International Building Code.
(C) Exceptions.
(1) Special use variance permit. A special use variance permit variance is required to locate any other residential structure in the city.
(2) Issuance of permit. In considering the application, the City Council may take into account the proposed location of the home in relation to the present and anticipated land use and development. After review of the application and determining the application and the proposed home, the City Council shall approve or deny that a permit be issued.
(D) Penalty. Any person, firm, individual or occupant who shall violate any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $500, and such and every day's violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense, in case the owner, occupant, firm or individual of any lot or lots or premises under the provisions of this section, the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer of such firm/corporation shall be also severely liable for the penalties herein provided. When two previous warnings have been issued on the same property or firm, individual or occupant within a 12-month period, upon the issuance of a third notice of violation the person, firm, occupant, or individual shall be immediately guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the fines as set out in this section.
(Ord. 2022-06, passed 11-17-2022)