7.14.01 Compliance with Code: No principal or accessory building, structure or use shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, extended or enlarged while such building, structure or use does not comply with all applicable regulations established by this Code including parking, landscaping and all other Performance Standards for the location in which the building, structure or land is situated.

7.14.02 Encroachment of Yard or Open Space: The minimum yards and other open space provisions contained in this ordinance for each and every building hereinafter erected or structurally altered, shall not be encroached upon or considered as yard or open space requirements for any other building.

7.14.03 Number of Buildings Per Lot in Single-Family District (R-1): In the R-1 district every building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on a lot as herein defined and in no case shall there be more than one dwelling unit and the customary accessory buildings on one lot except while constructing a new dwelling on said lot in which case the old dwelling must be removed prior to permanent power or certificate of occupancy issuance or no longer than twelve (12) months after applying for initial building permit.

7.14.04 Uses and Parking of Recreational Vehicles: As of the adoption date of this Article, the use of recreational vehicles as permanent (30 or more days in any calendar year) living quarters is prohibited, except in duly licensed campgrounds or trailer parks.

7.14.05 Continuance of Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks: Those house trailers, mobile homes, and duly licensed mobile home parks existing at the time of adoption of this Article located in the City are hereby allowed to continue provided that they meet all applicable building, plumbing, and electrical codes as amended from time to time.

The number of mobile homes shall be limited to that number authorized by the mobile home license in effect at the time of adoption of this ordinance.

7.14.06 Temporary Buildings: No temporary building or structure shall be erected on any lot in any district, provided however that this provision shall not be construed to prevent the erection of a temporary construction office or sales office such as normally used by contractors on or near the premises while a building or other project is under construction, provided such temporary building is removed no later than ninety (90) days from the date of issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

Tents and canopies, (a tent or canopy being a portable shelter of canvas, plastic, etc. stretched over a supporting framework of poles with ropes and pegs) used for commercial or promotional purposes may be permitted on a temporary basis as follows:

A.

Tents used for such purposed shall be allowed in the zoning district permitting those uses.

B.

Tents or canopies greater than 200 square feet must obtain Zoning and Building Department Permits.

C.

Permits shall be limited to fourteen (14) calendar days in a six (6) month period. Failure to remove such tents or canopies upon expiration of the 14 day period shall constitute a violation of this Code.

D.

A notarized affidavit indicating permission to use the property for such purpose must be obtained from the property owner.

E.

The following assurances must be addressed prior to issuance of a permit:

1)

No nuisance, hazardous or non-safe conditions, as determined by the Building Inspector, will be allowed in conjunction with the temporary use of such tents or canopies.

2)

Vehicular parking associated with such uses shall be sufficient and vehicular traffic shall not create a safety problem.

3)

A 25 foot setback from all property lines shall be required for such structures.

7.14.07 Subdivision Sales Office: Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to prevent the owner or sales agent of a subdivision from using or occupying any house that may be constructed in said subdivision in accordance with the building code and zoning regulations as an office for the sale and promotion of lots and houses within such subdivisions only. Such operations must cease when sales in said subdivision have been completed.

7.14.08 Purpose, Use and Maintenance of Yards: The purpose of yards required in this Article is to provide open space around and between structures for health, safety and aesthetic purposes.

All required yards and landscaped areas where not used for parking, driveways, sidewalks or other approved structures shall be planted and maintained in lawn, sod, natural foliage or landscaping including flower beds, shrubs, hedges, statuary or ornamental objects. Trees shall be planted where they do not obscure the vision of the driver of a vehicle.

7.14.09 Lot Size: This Ordinance shall not be construed to prevent the construction of a single-family dwelling on any lot which was a lot of record as of February 1, 1991, although such lot may have a lesser area or width than is required in the district in which said lot is located. No single lot may be less than 7,500 square feet, except as may be approved as part of a PUD or PMDD.

7.14.10 Abandoned, Derelict or Unlicensed Vehicles: Motor vehicles that are inoperable or abandoned or do not have a current license plate/decal must be stored in a completely enclosed garage or behind a rear yard opaque structure or behind a six (6) foot rear yard privacy fence in residential districts.