§ 5.5-40. Specific requirements for residential structures in areas with R-1 zoning classifications.

(FBC 105.16) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the following requirements shall apply to all residential structures in R-1 zoning classifications:

(1)

Foundations meeting local adopted building codes shall be stem wall, monolithic slab or pier construction. All crawl spaces shall be fully enclosed with stucco, brick or masonry with proper ventilation and access openings.

(2)

All entry steps meeting local adopted building codes on the exterior of homes shall be of concrete construction.

(3)

The minimum dimension of the end wall shall be not less than twenty-four (24) feet, with the total square footage of conditioned space not less than one thousand (1,000) square feet. The square footage requirement does not include garages, carports, porches, utility rooms, screen rooms, etc.

(4)

When a garage or carport is installed it shall be required to have the minimum dimensions of ten (10) feet × twenty (20) feet for a single and twenty (20) feet × twenty (20) feet for a double. Carports shall be attached to the home whereas garages may be detached. Both carports and garages shall be constructed of the same material as the home.

(5)

The minimum pitch of the main roof shall be 4/12 .

(Ord. No. 05-28, § 10, 9-20-2005; Ord. No. 18-25, § 1, 11-6-2018)