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~ 156.103 SINGLE-F AMIL Y DWELLING REQUIREMENTS. All single-family detached dwellings shall be constructed according to the following minimum standmds: (A) All dwellings shall have a minimum width of 24 feet at the narrowest point, with the exception of the M-I, M-2 and R-M Districts; (B) Metal siding, with exposed panels exceeding 12 inches in width, shall not be permitted; (C) All newly constructed single-family detached dwellings shall have attached garages. Garages may not be converted to habitable space without replacing the required garage; (0) Single-family dwellings other than approved earth sheltered homes shall have at least a 3/12 roof pitch and shall be covered witlLan approved roofmg material; and (E) All single-family dwellings shall have roof overhangs which extend a minimum of one foot from all the walls of the structure. Cross-reference: See parking requirements of this chapter ~ 156.104 TEMPORARY DWELLINGS AND STRUCTURES. (A) The use and occupancy of a tent, recreation vehicle or other temporary dwellings for the purpose of living quarters is not permitted in the city, except as approved by the City Council under special circumstances. (B) Applications for temporary dwellings shall be made in writing to the Administrator and it shall be the Administrator's duty to submit the application to the City Council at the next regular meeting thereof. The City Council in its discretion shall grant or deny the permit and may require, as a condition to the granting of the permit or any renewal permit, that the applicant appear in person before the City Council and be examined as to his or her plans for a permanent dwelling and other matters relative thereto. Permits shall in no event be granted for a period in excess of 90 days. At the expiration of the 90-day period, the owner or occupant of any trailer so placed upon the premises in accord with this section shall immediately remove the same, unless prior to the expiration of the 90-day period, the owner or occupant shall obtain from the City Council a renewal permit. Application therefore may be made to the Administrator as in the case of original permits, and must be submitted to the City Council prior to the expiration of the original 90-day period. One renewal permit may be granted upon good cause shown, but in no event shall a renewal permit be granted for a period in excess of 90 days and not more than one renewal permit shall be granted. (Ord. 25, passed 10-13-1976) 35