§ 11-313. ROOM DIMENSIONS.

(a)

Ceiling Heights. Habitable space shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches (2286 mm) except as otherwise permitted in this section. Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments may have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at less than 48 inches (1219 mm) on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of these members. Where exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at 48 inches (1219 mm) or more on center, ceiling height shall be measured to the bottom of the desk supported by these members, provided that the bottom of the members is not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the floor.

If any room in a building has a sloping ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height for the room is required in only one-half the area thereof. No portion of the room measuring less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall be included in any computation of the minimum area thereof.

If any room has a furred ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height is required in two-thirds the area thereof, but in no case shall the height of the furred ceiling be less than 7 feet (2134 mm).

(b)

Floor Area. Dwelling units and congregate residences shall have at least one room which shall have not less than 120 square feet (11.2 m ) of floor area. Other habitable rooms, except kitchens, shall have an area of not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m ). Where more than two persons occupy a room used for sleeping purposes, the required floor area shall be increased at the rate of 50 square feet (4.65 m ) for each occupant in excess of two.

Exceptions: Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of an efficiency living unit within an apartment house meeting the following requirements:

(1)

The unit shall have a living room of not less than 220 square feet (20.4 m ) of superficial floor area. An additional 100 square feet (9.3 m ) of superficial floor area shall be provided for each occupant of such unit in excess of two.

(2)

The unit shall be provided with a separate closet.

(3)

The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working space of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in front. Light and ventilation conforming to this article shall be provided.

(4)

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

(c)

Width. No habitable room other than a kitchen shall be less then 7 feet (762 mm) in any dimension.

Each water closet stool shall be located in a clear space not less than 30 inches (76 mm) in width and a clear space in front of the water closet stool of not less than 24 inches (610 mm) shall be provided.

(Added Ord. 97-69, § 2, eff. 1-4-98).