§ 158.082. Maximum occupancy for all residential districts.

(A)

All residential districts in the City (RE, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RM-5, RM-8, RM-11, RM-15, RMH, GU, LMD, PUD, and MPUD) shall have maximum occupancy standards consistent with this section.

(B)

Each dwelling unit, regardless of whether it is a single-family dwelling or a multi-family dwelling shall contain a minimum gross floor area of three hundred (300) square feet of floor space for the first occupant and one hundred and fifty (150) square feet of floor space for each additional occupant thereafter. In no case shall any dwelling unit contain less than the minimum number of square feet of floor space of habitable area required by other provisions of this code.

(C)

In every dwelling unit, regardless of whether it is a single-family dwelling or a multi-family dwelling, a lawfully established bedroom occupied by one occupant shall contain at least eighty (80) square feet of floor space and every lawfully established bedroom occupied by more than one occupant shall have at least eighty (80) square feet of floor space for the first occupant and fifty (50) square feet of floor space for each additional occupant. Kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and non-habitable spaces cannot be used as sleeping spaces. For purposes of this section, non-habitable spaces shall mean any room that does not meet the criteria for a lawfully established bedroom.

(D)

There shall be no more than four occupants per sanitary toilet in the dwelling unit.

(E)

Nothing herein shall apply to guests whose occupancy is not to last longer than fourteen (14) calendar days.

(F)

For purposes of this section, an "occupant" shall mean any person age twelve (12) or older. As a result, persons under the age of twelve (12) shall only require half of the square footage required herein above by one occupant.

(Ord. No. 17-76, § 2, 11-13-17)