The Single-Family Residential and Duplex District will allow a variety of low-to-medium density housing where public water and sewer services are available and when those public water and sewer services have the capacity to serve new development but discourage developments which would generate traffic levels and patterns on neighborhood roads in conflict with the road's current capacity and acceptable service level.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

In addition to the development standards contained in Article V, Section 1 of this Ordinance, the following standards are required within the SFRD District.

A.

Minimum Heated Floor.

1.

The minimum building area per single-family dwelling unit is 1,250 square feet.

2.

The minimum building area per multi-family dwelling unit is 800 square feet.

B.

Minimum Lot Area.

1.

In residential areas with public water and public sewer facilities, the minimum lot area for a single-family dwelling unit shall be ½ acre or 21,780 square feet. In residential areas without public sewer, the minimum lot area shall be no less than 1 acre or as specified by the Taylor County Health Department.

2.

In residential areas with public water and public sewer facilities, the minimum lot area for a multi-family dwelling unit shall be 1 acre or 43,560 square feet. In residential areas without public sewer, the minimum lot area shall be no less than 1 acre or as specified by the Taylor County Health Department.

C.

Maximum Building Height. The maximum building height is 35 ft. This height applies to all projections intended for human habitation, satellite, television and radio antennas. For buildings and structures with such projections, the minimum required yards must be increased 1 ft. for every 2 ft. of height greater than 35 ft.

D.

Maximum Dwelling Units per Acre

The maximum multi-family dwelling units per acre is 6.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

In addition to the development standards contained in Article VI, Section 1 of this Ordinance, the following standards are required for manufactured housing units within the SFRD District.

A.

Minimum Heated Floor

The minimum building area per dwelling unit is 900 square feet.

B.

Minimum Width

The minimum building width per dwelling unit is 14 ft.

C.

Minimum Lot Area

1.

In residential areas with public water and public sewer facilities, the minimum lot area for a single-family dwelling unit shall be ½ acre or 21,780 square feet. In residential areas without public sewer, the minimum lot area shall be no less than 1 acre or as specified by the Taylor County Health Department.

2.

In residential areas with public water and public sewer facilities, the minimum lot area for a multi-family dwelling unit shall be 1 acre or 43,560 square feet. In residential areas without public sewer, the minimum lot area shall be no less than 1 acre or as specified by the Taylor County Health Department.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

A manufactured housing unit not presently located in the City of Butler must pass an inspection by the city's code enforcement officer. This inspection is to verify that the unit is structurally sound, that the exterior is free from rot, rust and in uniform appearance and that all systems are in safe working condition. At the minimum, the following standards must be met by a manufactured housing unit being relocated into the City of Butler:

A.

Interior Condition. Every floor, interior wall and ceiling of a pre-owned manufactured home shall be in sound condition. Doors and windows shall be operable, watertight and in good working order. The floor system shall be sound and free of warping, holes, water damage or deterioration.

B.

Exterior Condition. The exterior of all pre-owned manufactured homes shall be free of loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other conditions that might admit rain or moisture to the interior portions of the walls or occupied spaces. The exterior siding shall be free of rot and rust. Roofs shall be structurally sound and have no obvious defects that might admit rain or cause moisture to collect on the interior portion of the home.

C.

Sanitary Facilities. Every plumbing fixture, water and waste pipe of a pre-owned manufactured home shall be in a sanitary working condition when properly connected and shall be free from leaks and obstructions. Each home shall contain a kitchen sink. Each bathroom shall contain a lavatory and water closet. At least one bathroom shall contain tub and/or shower facilities. Each of these fixtures shall be checked upon being connected to ensure they are in good working order.

D.

Heating Systems. Heating shall be safe and in working order. Un-vented heaters shall be prohibited.

E.

Electrical Systems. Electrical systems (switches, receptacles, fixtures, etc.) shall be properly installed and wired and shall be in working condition. Distribution panels shall be in compliance with the approved listing, complete with required breakers with all unused openings covered with solid covers approved and listed for that purpose. The home shall be subject to an electrical continuity test to assure that all metallic parts are properly bonded.

F.

Hot Water Supply. Each home shall contain a water heater in safe and working condition.

G.

Egress Windows. Each bedroom of a manufactured housing unit shall have at least one operable window of sufficient size to allow egress if necessary.

H.

Ventilation. The kitchen in the home shall have at least one operating window or other ventilation device.

I.

Smoke Detectors. Each pre-owned manufactured home shall contain one operable battery-powered smoke detector in each bedroom and in the kitchen, which must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

J.

Piers, Skirting and Tie Downs. All mobile homes/manufactured housing units must be installed on a pier system with permanent skirting and secured with tie down devices. These requirements must be met with respect to number and type or the installation will not be approved. Mobile homes/manufactured housing units in use on April 15, 2005 must comply with the requirements of this section within 18 months. The city code enforcement officer will inspect to determine compliance with this subsection.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

Each mobile home/manufactured housing unit to be located in the city shall conform to the requirements of the Act and the Manufactured Housing Act.

Before any mobile home/manufactured housing unit may be moved into or within the city or installed for occupancy, the following permits must be issued:

A.

Building Permit. All mobile homes/manufactured housing units must be located on an approved site. The site shall be no smaller than ¼ acre. See Section 6 below for additional water connection requirements. This approval is obtained by application for a building permit for the site. The building permit is available at the Zoning Administrator's office. The applicant must provide any information requested. For a fee schedule, see the Zoning Administrator.

B.

Sanitary Permit. All mobile homes/manufactured housing units must utilize the public sewer system where reasonably accessible or have a septic tank sanitary permit for wastewater hookup for that site. The sanitary permit is available at the Taylor County Health Department office.

C.

Moving Permit. No mobile home/manufactured housing unit shall be moved into, out of or within the city until a moving permit is issued. No permit to move a mobile home/manufactured housing unit into or within the county for occupancy may be obtained until the building permit and sanitary permit have been issued. No moving permit shall be issued until all outstanding taxes due on said mobile home/manufactured housing unit, including all delinquent taxes, interest and penalties are paid. Mobile home/manufactured housing unit moving permits are available at the Zoning Administrator's office. For a fee schedule, see the Zoning Administrator.

Nothing contained herein shall prevent mobile homes/manufactured housing units from being brought into the city for resale by a bona fide dealership without a building permit, sanitary permit or moving permit; provided however, that under no circumstance shall such mobile home/manufactured housing unit be occupied.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

All mobile homes/manufactured housing units must be permanently connected to water, sewerage and electrical service.

A.

Water Service. All water services shall conform to the City of Butler rules for such services contained in Chapter 36 (Utilities) of the City of Butler Charter.

B.

Sewerage. All sewer services shall conform to the City of Butler rules for such services contained in Chapter 36 (Utilities) of the City of Butler Charter.

C.

Electrical Service. The electrical service must meet the requirements of the most recent edition of the International Electrical Code.

D.

Minimum Roof Pitch. The roof shall have a minimum of 2:12 roof pitch and shall have a surface of asphalt composition concrete, fiberglass or formed metal tiles, slate, built-up gravel materials or other materials approved by the code enforcement officer.

E.

Exterior Siding. The exterior siding materials shall consist of wood, masonry, concrete, stucco, Masonite, metal/vinyl lap or other materials of like appearance.

F.

Piers, Skirting and Tie Downs. All mobile homes/manufactured housing units must be installed on a pier system with permanent skirting and secured with tie down devices. These requirements must be met with respect to number and type or the installation will not be approved. Mobile homes/manufactured housing units in use on April 15, 2005 must comply with the requirements of this section within 18 months. The city code enforcement officer will inspect to determine compliance with this subsection.

G.

All towing devices, wheels, axles and hitches must be removed.

H.

Egress. There must be a landing at each exterior door that is a minimum of 36 in. × 48 in.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

No mobile home/manufactured housing unit shall be occupied unless a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until the installation of the mobile home/manufactured housing unit complies with all requirements of Sections 5 and 6 of this Article. No electrical power company shall hereafter connect electrical service to any mobile home/manufactured housing unit for human habitation or for other purposes for using electricity unless the person requesting such electrical service shall present to the electrical company a Certificate of Occupancy that was issued within 6 months for the time the electrical service is requested. A Certificate of Occupancy is necessary to obtain permanent electrical service and a current location permit. The Certificate of Occupancy is available at the Zoning Administrator's office. The Zoning Administrator will notify the tax commissioner's office that the Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. There shall be no charge for Certificate of Occupancy.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

Per the Taylor County Tax Commissioner's rules, upon the payment of all outstanding taxes due on said mobile home/manufactured housing unit, including all delinquent taxes, interest and penalties; and upon the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the Taylor County Tax Commissioner shall give each and every mobile home/manufactured housing unit owner a decal as evidence of payment of outstanding taxes. The owner shall cause the decal to be affixed to the exterior of the mobile home/manufactured housing unit in a place that is readily viewable from the front of the unit. This provision shall apply to each and every owner of a mobile home/manufactured housing unit located in the City irrespective of the owner's qualification for a homestead exemption.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

For principle uses in this district, see Article V, Section 2 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

For requirements regarding accessory buildings in this district, see Article VI, Section 21 and 22 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

A.

The following Accessory Uses are permitted in this district.

1.

Those Accessory Uses determined by the Zoning administrator and subject to review by the City Council to be customarily appurtenant to those uses permitted in this district.

2.

Home Occupations

3.

Domestic towers or domestic antennas

B.

The following Accessory Uses are permitted as Conditional Uses in this district. Towers or antennas meeting the standards and development criteria established by the City of Butler in Article XXIII of this ordinance.

C.

The following Accessory Uses are prohibited in this district.

1.

Public Garage

2.

Repair Garage

3.

Kennel

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

A.

For Conditional Uses allowed in this district, see Article V, Section 2 of this Ordinance.

B.

For requirements regarding approval of Conditional Uses in this district, see Article XXVI, Sections 12 and 13 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)

For requirements regarding Buffers and Protective Screening in this district, see Article VI, Section 23 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. of 3-12-2019)