All dwellings located in any residential zoning district shall conform to the following minimum requirements in addition to the specific requirements applicable to the individual districts:
(A) Except for those in the R-M zoning district, each detached (single-family) dwelling must be attached to a permanent foundation that complies with the Minnesota State Building Code and is solid for the circumference of the building.
(B) All dwellings shall have a minimum width and depth of 20 feet, exclusive of porches, entryways or attached storage sheds.
(C) The materials and texture of exterior materials must be compatible in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior materials commonly used in standard residential construction.
(D) There must be at least one overstory tree per house.
(E) All dwellings shall be served by public sanitary sewer and water.
(F) Direct vehicular access to residential units from arterial roads shall be prohibited unless no other reasonable alternative exists as determined by the Community Development Department.
(G) In addition to standards applicable to all houses in residential districts, manufactured homes, as defined by Minnesota Statutes, shall be built in compliance with the Minnesota Manufactured Homes Building Code.
(H) Driveways for houses that receive a building permit after the date that this code was adopted must be paved with asphalt, concrete or pavers. Existing gravel driveways may remain unless there is new construction, including expansion of an existing driveway. Any driveway must be set at least five feet from the side or rear lot line.
(Ord. 1040, passed 1-5-16)