ARTICLE 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS

(a) Purpose. The intent of this section is to require private storage space over and above that normally associated with the day-to-day functioning of the unit (such as linen or clothes closets or food pantries) in order enhance the livability of dwelling units and maintain the availability of required parking areas for parking of motor vehicles.
(b) Single family dwellings in the R-1A zone.

(1) All single-family dwelling units in the R-1A zone shall be provided with at least 200 cubic feet of enclosed, weatherproofed, and lockable storage space in one location.
(2) Such space shall have a minimum horizontal surface area of twenty-five (25) square feet and a minimum interior dimension of forty-two (42) inches. The space, if a reach-in type, shall have an opening of forty-two (42) inches by six (6) feet or, if a walk-in type, shall have a minimum clear access opening of thirty (30) inches by six (6) feet eight (8) inches.

(1) All dwelling units in any residential or mixed-use zone, with the exception of the R-1A zone and the R-MHP zone, shall have a minimum of 400 cubic feet of enclosed, weatherproofed, and lockable private storage space for each unit in one or more locations.
(2) A minimum of 200 cubic feet of such requirement shall be provided in a single location within individual storage lockers, cabinets, or closets. Such space shall have a minimum horizontal surface area of twenty-five (25) square feet and a minimum interior dimension of forty-two (42) inches. The space, if a reach-in type, shall have an opening of forty-two (42) inches by six (6) feet or, if a walkin type, shall have a minimum clear access opening of thirty (30) inches by six (6) feet eight (8) inches.
(3) The balance of the required storage space may be located in understairs closets, attic areas with finished subflooring which is accessible by a pull-down ladder or similar means, or other areas not normally associated with the day-to-day functioning of the unit.

(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996)