§ 26-200. Efficiency units.


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  • Nothing in this article shall prohibit an efficiency living unit from meeting the following requirements:

    (a)

    A unit occupied by not more than one occupant shall have a minimum clear floor area of 120 square feet. A unit occupied by not more than two occupants shall have a minimum clear floor area of 220 square feet. A unit occupied by three occupants shall have a minimum clear floor area of 320 square feet. The required areas shall be exclusive of the areas required by subparts (b) and (c).

    (b)

    The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a minimum clear working space of 30 inches in front. Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.

    (c)

    The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.

    (d)

    The maximum number of occupants shall be three.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 25454, § 1, 8-22-13, eff. 9-1-13)