(a)
Encroachments.
Structures, including overhangs, may not
encroach into any setback, public utility easement, or drainage easement.
Exceptions:
(1)
Retaining walls;
(2)
Fences unless located within a street or golf course setback. See additional exception in subsection (3) below;
(3)
Accessory structures (except additions and garages), including
overhangs, fences, pools, decks, patios, etc. up to 15 feet into a
non-primary street-side setback;
(4)
Signs.
(5)
Driveways;
(6)
Sidewalk no wider than 4 feet;
(7)
Basketball goals provided they are at least 25 feet from the
hard surface of the street.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19; Ordinance 2024-04-15-05 adopted 4/15/2024)
The use or installation of a building
product or material in the construction, renovation, maintenance,
or other alteration of a residential or commercial building shall
be a building product or material approved for use by a national model
code published within the last three (3) code cycles that applies
to the construction.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19)
(a)
House numbers will be installed on
the residence so that they are readily visible from the street. House
numbers shall not be less than four (4) inches in height.
(b)
Building numbers on nonresidential
structures shall be at least eight (8) inches in height and shall
be located near the front entrance. The number shall be easily identified
from the street.
(c)
Each mailbox shall have the address
number clearly posted on both sides of the box/structure or on the
front if at the end of a cul-de-sac. Address numbers shall not be
less than three inches (3") in height and shall be in colors that
contrast with the color of the mailbox and supporting structure to
ensure visibility.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19)
All habitable rooms, garages, basements,
hangars, carports, etc., will be finished out including sheetrock
and the minimum requirements for electric, light and ventilation.
Residential plans indicating “future” construction will
not be approved.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19)
(a)
Entrances.
Entrances to garages, carports, hangars, and maintenance bays shall not face onto any street, public or private unless allowed for through the designated zoning use regulations (article 30.03) or those exceptions listed in subsections (1) or (2) below;
(1)
If the home is designed with an auto-court consisting of three (3) or more garage bays. When an auto-court consists of separate garage bays, the majority of the garage entrances shall not face onto any street, public or private unless allowed for through the designated zoning use regulations (article 30.03) or approved by the code official. No more than two (2) auto-court garage bays may face onto any street, public or private; or
(2)
If the use if GUI (government/utility/institutional) or the structure
is located in a GUI zoning district.
(b)
Residential (districts R-1 through
R-6).
Dwelling units within
the city shall be designed with a garage with a minimum capacity of
two (2) standard sized cars. Garages and hangars must be completely
enclosed with access doors. The enclosing of any existing garage or
carport shall not be approved unless additional garage space is added
to provide covered parking for at least two (2) standard sized automobiles,
adequate storage space, and there remains upon the lot ample off-street
parking for at least two (2) standard sized cars.
(c)
Retirement living (district R-7).
Garages or carports shall be provided
at the minimum rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) per unit for all dwelling
units within an R-7 zoning district.
(d)
Multifamily residential (district
R-8).
Garages or carports
shall be provided at the minimum rate of one (1) for each one- and
two-bedroom unit and two (2) for each three- or four-bedroom unit.
(e)
Nonresidential.
Not required.
(Ordinance
2022-07-18-03 adopted 7/18/22; Ordinance 2023-08-21-02 adopted 8/21/2023; Ordinance 2024-02-20-04 adopted 2/20/2024)
(a)
Residential.
Each dwelling shall have concealed solid
waste containers which must be inaccessible to dogs and other animals
and which must not be visible from a public street or adjoining properties.
(b)
Commercial or multifamily.
Commercial buildings or multifamily
developments shall have completely screened commercial solid waste
containers. The containers must be placed on concrete slabs and must
be accessible without obstructing traffic flow, parking spaces, driveways,
or fire lanes. Gates and container lids must be kept closed at all
times.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19)
(a)
Asbestos survey.
Prior to applying for a renovation or demolition
permit for an existing building that has been used as a public or
private commercial building, the applicant must produce an asbestos
survey. This includes re-roofing.
(b)
Maintenance.
All structures (including pools, hot tubs,
and similar facilities) will be well maintained, and will not be allowed
to deteriorate into a run-down condition. The property owner shall
be responsible for maintenance of the structure as described below.
The property owner or, in the case of a foreclosed property, the mortgage
lienholder, shall be liable for violations of this article, regardless
of any agreement between the owner or lienholder and another person
that imposes or attempts to delegate responsibility for the premises.
(1)
Residential properties.
Vacant residential structures shall
be maintained in the same manner and to the same standard as those
properties that are occupied, including, but not limited to, the following:
(A)
Utility service accounts
shall be kept active;
(B)
Litter and trash shall
not be allowed to accumulate on the premises;
(C)
Doors and windows shall
be locked, and locks shall be kept in good working condition, in order
to minimize the threat of trespassing and vandalism;
(D)
Window coverings such
as curtains, blinds, or shutters shall be used so as to give the appearance
that the property is occupied;
(E)
Unless otherwise approved
by the code official or authorized designee, boarding of windows and
barricading of driveways in any manner shall not be permitted;
(F)
Fences and gates shall
be maintained and kept secure against trespassing and vandalism;
(H)
Trees shall be planted, maintained, and removed in accordance with section 28.09.020 tree protection;
(I)
Mail, newspapers, circulars,
flyers, etc. shall not be allowed to accumulate; and
(J)
Pools, hot tubs, and
similar facilities shall be maintained to a level suitable for use.
(2)
Residential properties, revoked
building permits.
In the instance
that a residential building permit is revoked by the code official
or authorized designee, that property shall be maintained in accordance
with the applicable standards listed in division 6 of this article,
and in accordance with the following standards:
(A)
Unfinished structure.
(i)
Litter and trash shall
not be allowed to accumulate on the premises;
(ii)
Site shall be revegetated
to protect against erosion and sedimentation; and
(iii)
If construction on
the project has not resumed for a period of 6 months following revocation
of the building permit, the city shall require restoration of the
site to pre-construction conditions.
(B)
Unfinished structure,
exterior completed.
(i)
Litter and trash shall
not be allowed to accumulate on the premises;
(ii)
Doors and windows shall
be locked, and locks shall be kept in good working condition, in order
to minimize the threat of trespassing and vandalism;
(iii)
Window coverings such
as curtains, blinds, or shutters shall be used so as to give the appearance
that the property is occupied;
(iv)
Fences and gates shall
be maintained and kept secure against trespassing and vandalism;
(3)
Commercial properties.
Vacant commercial properties shall
be maintained in the same manner and to the same standard as those
properties that are occupied and operational, including, but not limited
to, the following:
(A)
Utility service accounts
shall be kept active and timed lighting employed to discourage trespassing;
(B)
Litter and trash shall
not be allowed to accumulate on the premises;
(C)
Doors and windows shall
be locked, and locks shall be kept in good working condition, in order
to minimize the threat of trespassing and vandalism;
(D)
Window coverings such
as curtains, blinds, or shutters shall be used so as to give the appearance
that the property is occupied;
(E)
Unless otherwise approved
by the code official or authorized designee, boarding of windows and
barricading of driveways, parking areas and drive aisles in any manner
shall not be permitted;
(F)
Fences and gates shall
be maintained and kept secure against trespassing and vandalism;
(G)
Landscaping, trees, and lawns shall be maintained in accordance with division 11 of this article;
(H)
Trees shall be planted, maintained, and removed in accordance with section 28.09.020 tree protection;
(I)
Mail, newspapers, circulars,
flyers, etc. shall not be allowed to accumulate; and
(J)
Pools, hot tubs, and
similar facilities shall be maintained to a level suitable for use.
(Ordinance 2019-08-26-02 adopted 8/26/19; Ordinance 2022-12-19-02 adopted 12/19/2022)
