A.

All single-family dwellings and accessory structures in the A, RR, R-1, R-2, CL and MXU districts shall meet the following design requirements:

1)

All structures shall have permanent or concrete or treated wood foundations which will anchor the structure, which comply with the state building code as adopted in the State of Minnesota, and which are solid for the complete perimeter of the house.

2)

All single-family structures must be built in conformance with Minn. Stats. §§ 327.31—327.35 of the state building code as adopted in the State of Minnesota.

3)

Single-family dwellings shall have an address according to the numbering system of East Bethel. Numbers shall be at a minimum of three inches in height and displayed in such a way as to clearly identify the building from the roadway. An address plate shall be installed at the right-of-way. A mailbox clearly identifying the address on both sides and an address plate must be installed at the right-of-way.

4)

Each dwelling unit shall include, at a minimum, a 24-foot by 24-foot garage. Driveways must meet a minimum setback of five feet from abutting lots.

5)

Garages shall not be constructed prior to the principal structure and shall be constructed no later than six months after the construction of the dwelling.

B.

Single-family dwellings.

1)

Sixty percent of a residential structure shall have a minimum width or depth of 20 feet. Width measurement shall not take into account overhangs or other projections. Such width requirements shall be in addition to the minimum area per dwelling requirements established within this ordinance.

2)

Single-family dwellings shall have at least a four/twelve (4/12) roof pitch and shall be covered with shingles or tiles or a standing seam metal roof.

3)

The exterior walls of all single-family residences shall be similar in appearance to normal wood, vinyl siding, or masonry residential construction.

4)

Heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment must be located within four feet of the foundation wall.

C.

Two-family and townhome dwellings.

1)

The minimum width of a two-family or townhome dwelling unit shall be 24 feet.

2)

Architectural and design requirements shall comply with Section 28. Architectural Standards.

3)

Heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment must be located within four feet of the foundation wall.

(Ord. No. 2021-06, 10-11-2021)

All construction shall be at a reasonably safe elevation above the high water table in order to avoid water seepage problems, and in order to provide adequate drainage from the structure.

1)

Minimum lowest floor elevation for new construction. The minimum acceptable lowest floor elevation for new construction of residential homes or commercial buildings is three feet above the highest known water table, mottled soil or 100 year floodplain elevation, whichever is highest. Exception: Established lowest floor elevations that are part of a platted subdivision and were established by a licensed professional engineer and approved by the city engineer.

2)

Minimum lowest floor elevation for an addition to existing residential or commercial buildings or for residential accessory buildings. The minimum acceptable lowest floor elevation for an addition to an existing building or to a residential accessory building is one foot above the highest known water table, mottled soil or 100 year floodplain elevation, whichever is highest.

(Ord. No. 220, 5-13-2019; Ord. No. 222, 11-14-2019)