§ 25-4-233. SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION.

(A)

This section applies to a subdivision with single-family attached residential lots.

(B)

A subdivision with single-family attached residential lots is permitted on:

(1)

unplatted land;

(2)

a platted duplex lot that is vacant; or

(3)

a platted lot developed with a duplex on or before March 1, 1987, if the duplex complies with current regulations.

(C)

Single-family attached residential lots may be created only in multiples of two lots per site, and each lot must be served by public water and sewage systems.

(D)

A lot may be subject to, or benefitted by, private utility easements.

(E)

A lot must comply with the following requirements:

(1)

Minimum site area is 7,000 square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot area is 3,000 square feet.

(3)

Minimum lot width is:

(a)

25 feet, except for a lot on a cul-de-sac or curved street; and

(b)

20 feet on a cul-de-sac or curved street.

(4)

A lot may have not more than one dwelling unit.

(5)

Maximum height is 35 feet.

(6)

Minimum front yard setback is 25 feet.

(7)

Minimum street side yard setback is 15 feet.

(8)

Minimum interior side yard setback is five feet, except between attached units.

(9)

Minimum rear yard setback is 10 feet.

(10)

Maximum building coverage is 40 percent.

(11)

Maximum impervious coverage is 45 percent.

(12)

At least two off-street parking spaces are required for a dwelling. The driveway may count as one of the spaces.

(F)

A plat of a single family attached subdivision may not be recorded unless a Declaration of Covenants, Easements, and Restrictions or similar document has been approved by the city attorney, recorded, and referenced on the plat. The document must:

(1)

require that development and use of the lots comply with this title;

(2)

require that construction of a dwelling unit comply with Chapter 25-12, Article 1 (Uniform Building Code), Article 4 (Electrical Code), Article 5 (Uniform Mechanical Code), Article 6 (Uniform Plumbing Code), and Article 7 (Uniform Fire Code).

(G)

This subsection applies to the sale of a single-family attached residential lot.

(1)

A seller shall deliver to the purchaser:

(a)

a copy of the document described in Subsection (F); and

(b)

a notice stating that the property will be conveyed under the terms of the document, and that the purchaser is advised to consult an attorney concerning the purchaser's rights and obligations under the document.

(2)

A purchaser may terminate the sale contract without penalty:

(a)

within five days of the purchaser's receipt of the document and notice under Subsection (G)(1); or

(b)

at any time before closing, if the seller does not deliver the document and notice.

Source: Section 13-2-436; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.