New Orleans |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 26. BUILDINGS, BUILDING REGULATIONS AND HOUSING STANDARDS |
Article IV. MINIMUM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE |
Division 5. LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS—OCCUPIED PREMISES |
§ 26-200. Efficiency units.
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)