(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 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 nonprimary 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; Ordinance 2024-10-21-03 adopted 10/21/2024)
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;
(G) 
Landscaping and lawns shall be maintained in accordance with division 11 of this article;
(H) 
Trees shall be planted, maintained, and removed in accordance with § 28.09.017(k) tree protection; [preservation];
(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 six 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;
(v) 
Landscaping and lawn installation shall be completed and shall be maintained in accordance with division 11 of this article; and
(vi) 
Trees shall be planted, maintained, and removed in accordance with § 28.09.017(k) tree protection [preservation].
(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 § 28.09.017(k) tree protection [preservation].
(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; Ordinance 2025-07-21-01 adopted 7/21/2025; Ordinance 2025-10-06-01 adopted 10/6/2025)