§ 20-905. Single-family dwellings.

All single-family detached homes shall:

(1)

Be constructed upon a continuous perimeter foundation that meets the requirements of the state building code.

(2)

Conform to the following standards for living areas:

a.

If a one-story rambler design, have an area of 960 square feet.

b.

If a split level design, have an area of 1,050 square feet.

c.

If a split foyer and two-story design, have an area of 600 square feet on the first floor.

d.

A two-car garage must be provided with the single-family structure.

(3)

Have an earth covered, composition, shingled or tiled roof or other materials approved by the Minnesota State Building Code as adopted and amended by the city.

(4)

Receive a building permit. The application for a building permit in addition to other information required shall indicate the height, size, design and the appearance of all elevations of the proposed building and a description of the construction materials proposed to be used.

(5)

Meet the requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code, as adopted and amended by the city or the applicable manufactured housing code.

(6)

Where access doors are proposed from a dwelling to the outdoors, which does not connect directly to a sidewalk or stoop, a minimum ten feet by ten feet area of patio shall be assumed. This patio area must be shown to comply with required property line, lake and wetland setbacks; may not encroach into conservation or drainage and utility easements; and shall not bring the site's lot coverage above that permitted by ordinance.

(Ord. No. 80, Art. VI, § 6, 12-15-86; Ord. No. 240, § 22, 7-24-95; Ord. No. 377, § 113, 5-24-04; Ord. No. 423, § 5, 6-12-06; Ord. No. 628, § 41, 12-11-17)

Cross reference

Technical codes, § 7-16 et seq.