(A)   In R-1 Single-Family Residence Zoning Districts, the minimum dwelling unit size for any type of dwelling shall be 1,800 square feet of living area.

   (B)   In R-2 Single-Family Residence Zoning Districts, the minimum dwelling unit size for any type of dwelling shall be 1,400 square feet of living area.

   (C)   (1)   In all other zoning districts, the minimum dwelling unit size shall be 1,000 square feet of living area for residences, including one-family and two-family dwellings and 750 square feet of living area for apartment units. The Zoning Board of Appeals may grant a variance to not less than 800 square feet of living area for residences, including one-family and two-family dwellings, if the requested variance:

         (a)   Is compatible with the surrounding area;

         (b)   Will not cause substantial injury to the value of the other property in the neighborhood in which it is located;

         (c)   Will not be detrimental to the essential character of the district in which it is located;

         (d)   Is necessary for the reasonable use of the land; and

         (e)   Is the minimum variance that will allow the reasonable use of the land.

      (2)   In granting such a variance, the Board may provide such conditions as it deems necessary and reasonable for the public interest, convenience or welfare.

(Ord. 1070, § 40-12-7, passed 7-20-1998; Am. Ord. 1179, passed 4-2-2001)

   (A)   Any attached accessory building shall be considered as a part of the principal building.

   (B)   Established single-family and two-family residential uses established in the “B” Districts shall comply with all the regulations of the least restrictive residential district in which that type of residential use is permitted.

   (C)   A lot of record on the effective date of this code which is at least 5,000 square feet may be improved with a dwelling unit if all other requirements of the code are met.

   (D)   A lot of record below 5,000 square feet may be improved with a dwelling only if special use permit is granted.

   (E)   (1)   More than one industrial, business, or multiple-dwelling building may be erected upon a single lot or tract, but the yards and open spaces shall require 20-foot separations between such buildings and shall not encroach upon district setbacks and shall meet all requirements of this code.

      (2)   More than one detached single-unit or multi-unit condominium dwelling building may be erected upon a single lot or tract only in Zone District R-6, but the yards and open spaces shall require 15-foot separations between such buildings in the case of single-unit buildings, and 20-foot separations in the case of multi-unit buildings. The location of buildings shall not encroach upon district setbacks and shall meet all requirements of this code.

   (F)   Portable buildings and/or tents may only be erected for a total of 20 days per year.

      (1)   Temporary enclosures for weather protection at entrances to commercial businesses without vestibules are permitted, on an annual basis between November 1 and March 31, by special use permit.

      (2)   The weather enclosure must comply with all applicable ADA and local codes and must be structurally sound.

      (3)   Material used must be commercial grade, fire retardant, made specifically for this use, and blue, green, brown or black in color to compliment the building.

      (4)   The structure may not extend into an easement or right-of-way.

      (5)   No signs are permitted on the temporary enclosure.

      (6)   Temporary enclosures must be maintained properly as a condition of the special use permit, and must be inspected annually by the city.

      (7)   All supporting frameworks for the temporary enclosure must be removed between April 1 and October 31 of each year.

(Ord. 1070, § 40-12-8, passed 7-20-1998; Am. Ord. 1293, § 40-12-8, passed 4-19-2004; Am. Ord. 1504, passed 3-16-2009; Am. Ord. 1621, passed 12-3-2012)

   Minimum area to be reserved for usable recreation space per dwelling unit shall be limited to 300 square feet in the R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 zoning districts

(Ord. 1070, § 40-12-9, passed 7-20-1998)