§ 9.8. Dwelling, single-family and two-family.  


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  • A.

    Applicability. All single-family and two-family dwellings are subject to the requirements of this section.

    B.

    Purpose. The purpose of this provision of the zoning ordinance is to provide reasonable standards that ensure that all single-family and two-family dwellings, regardless of construction type (e.g. site-built, manufactured, prefabricated, or modular), are safe and compatible and compare aesthetically within the same residential district.

    C.

    Foundations. The dwelling shall be firmly attached to a foundation wall of the same perimeter dimensions as the dwelling unit and be constructed of such materials and type as required for on-site constructed single-family dwellings.

    D.

    Dimensional requirements.

    1.

    The dwelling shall have a maximum length to width ratio of three to one.

    2.

    The dwelling shall have a minimum width across any front, side or rear elevation of 20 feet.

    E.

    Storage. Storage areas totaling no less than 120 square feet per dwelling unit shall be provided. These storage areas may consist of a basement, closet area, attic, and/or a separate accessory building.

    F.

    Appearance.

    1.

    The dwelling shall be constructed entirely with materials of consistent quality. The dwelling shall contain no additions, rooms, or other areas which are not constructed with similar quality workmanship as the original structure.

    2.

    Garages shall be architecturally compatible with the dwelling and in conformance with all other requirements of this ordinance.

    3.

    The exterior finish of the dwelling shall not cause excessive glare or reflection that is greater than that from siding coated with clean, white, gloss, exterior enamel.

    G.

    Garage. One private garage per dwelling unit is required, which may be either attached or detached, unless another provision of this ordinance requires that the garage be attached, and shall have minimum dimensions of ten feet in width by 20 feet in length.

    H.

    Additional requirements for manufactured homes. A manufactured home shall be installed with the wheels removed. No manufactured home dwelling shall have any exposed towing mechanism, undercarriage, or chassis. However, this requirement does not apply to manufactured homes located in manufactured home communities within the township.

    I.

    Additional requirements for two-family dwellings.

    1.

    R-2. Two-family dwellings are permitted if each dwelling unit is provided with an attached private garage; the lot of record has frontage on a street classified as a county primary road by the Ottawa County Road Commission; and the dwelling is aesthetically compatible in design and appearance with other dwellings in the vicinity.

    2.

    R -2 A. Two-family dwellings are permitted if each dwelling unit is provided with an attached private garage and the dwelling is aesthetically compatible in design and appearance with other dwellings in the vicinity.