§ 3-048. Dwelling, single-family detached or manufactured home.

All single-family detached dwelling units, including on-site built dwellings and industrialized housing, shall meet or exceed the requirements of this section. Manufactured homes shall also meet or exceed the requirements of this section.

(a)

Dimensional requirements. See table 2-2 for the zoning district in which the use is located, for minimum lot size, maximum height, minimum lot width, and principal building setback requirements.

(b)

Minimum floor area. The dwelling unit shall provide a heated gross floor area of at least 1,400 square feet (see definition of building floor area in section 105 of this UDC).

(c)

Roof composition. All roof surfaces exposed to view from the fronting street shall be covered with asphalt or fiberglass shingles, wood shakes or shingles, standing seam (noncorrugated) metal, clay tiles, slate, or similar approved materials.

(d)

Roof pitch. All roof surfaces shall have a minimum pitch of 3:12 (three inches of rise for every 12 inches of run), except that mansard and gambrel roofs must meet this requirement only for those surfaces that rise from the eaves.

(e)

Exterior siding. Exterior siding materials shall consist of any combination of wood, brick, stone, stucco or similar material, vinyl or fiber cement lap siding, or similar materials. Metal siding, corrugated metal and vinyl-covered metal siding is not permitted, except that vinyl siding may be used above heated building floor areas.

(f)

Foundation. The structure shall be attached to a permanent foundation constructed in accordance with applicable requirements for the type of dwelling constructed or installed. The area beneath the ground floor of the structure shall either be a slab foundation or shall be enclosed around the exterior of the structure with a foundation wall or a nonload bearing curtain wall constructed of masonry (stone or brick), cast in place concrete or concrete block finished with stucco or similar approved material, at least four inches thick, penetrated by openings only for installed vents and access doors.

(g)

Tie-downs. Manufactured homes shall have tie-downs or other devices securing the stability of the manufactured home and shall be installed in accordance with the applicable state requirements and per the manufacturer's instructions.

(h)

Landings, etc. For any door elevated above the ground, there must be a landing that is a minimum of 36 inches by 36 inches. All exterior landings, stairways, decks, porches and balconies, and all appurtenances attached thereto, shall be maintained so that they are structurally sound, in good repair with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads.

(i)

Moving devices removed. If towing devices, wheels, axles, or hitches are used to transport the structure to the site, they shall all be removed prior to occupancy.

(j)

Compliance with codes. The dwelling shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable requirements of the building code as applicable in the county, or in accordance with standards established pursuant to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 USC 5401 et sq.) for manufactured homes, or in accordance with state law and regulations for industrialized buildings, whichever apply.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)