§ 27-237. Building area requirements.

Principal buildings shall have at least the minimum floor areas, exclusive of porches, attached garages, carports and breezeways, as provided for below:

(1)

R-1 district: One thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of gross floor area for a one-story building. One thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area for a two-story building with a total floor area of not less than one thousand seven hundred (1,700) square feet. Breezeways are limited to fifteen (15) feet in length from the vertical exterior wall of the principal structure to the vertical exterior wall of an accessory structure.

(2)

R-2 district: One thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of gross floor area for a one-story building. Eight hundred (800) square feet of gross floor area for a two-story building with a total floor area of not less than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. Breezeways are limited to fifteen (15) feet in length from the vertical exterior wall of the principal structure to the vertical exterior wall of an accessory structure.

(3)

R-3 district: Eleven hundred (1,100) square feet of gross floor area for a one-story building. Eight hundred (800) square feet of gross floor area for a two-story building with a total floor area of not less than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. Breezeways are limited to fifteen (15) feet in length from the vertical exterior wall of the principal structure to the vertical exterior wall of an accessory structure.

(4)

R-4 district: Eight hundred (800) square feet of gross floor area per each dwelling unit (including standard duplex units). Breezeways are limited to fifteen (15) feet in length from the vertical exterior wall of the principal structure to the vertical exterior wall of an accessory structure.

Additionally, principal buildings in this district, including accessory buildings, are limited to a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of sixty-five (65) percent of the total lot area. The FAR is calculated by dividing the gross floor area by the total lot area. (refer to Figure 27-222-1 [at the end of article IV]). Attached porches, balconies, or similar structures also may be allowed in addition to the maximum FAR ratio; provided, however, they are limited to a total of four (4) percent lot coverage, a minimum of six (6) feet deep, and a maximum of two hundred fifty (250) square feet in size.

(5)

R-5 district: One thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet of gross floor area per dwelling unit.

(6)

C-l district: Not applicable.

(7)

C-2 district: Not applicable.

(8)

C-3 district: Not applicable.

(9)

CBD district: Not applicable.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 2013-03, § 1, 4-2-12; Ord. No. 2015-14 , § 2, 10-5-15)