A. 
Dwelling units in buildings containing no more than two dwelling units and such other buildings containing three or more dwelling units, conforming to the open space requirements contained in Chapter 51, Land Use, applicable to such buildings, shall have the following occupancy standards: minimum net floor area shall be 150 square feet for the initial occupant, 250 square feet for two occupants, 350 square feet for three occupants and 100 square feet for each occupant thereafter, except that, for the purpose of this section, children under one year of age shall not be counted as occupants.
B. 
Multiple dwellings not otherwise covered under Subsection A above shall have the following occupancy standards: minimum net floor area shall be 150 square feet for initial occupant, 150 square feet for second occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant, except that, for the purpose of this section, children under one year of age shall not be counted as occupants.
[Amended 4-22-1968 by Ord. No. 27-1968]
Efficiency apartments constructed or under construction as of April 1, 1960, shall be permitted to have a minimum net floor area either 25% less than that required under § 159-133 or 33 1/3% less than that so required, provided that occupancy thereof is limited to one person only. To comply with this section, apartment units must be designed in conformity with modern standards of use of space to accommodate kitchen facilities, living and sleeping facilities and function so that all available habitable space is efficiently utilized.
Except as required under § 159-136, every room utilized for sleeping purposes shall have a minimum net floor area of 70 square feet for the initial occupant and 50 square feet of additional net floor area for each additional occupant; except that children under one year of age shall not be counted as occupants for the purposes of this section.
Rooms utilized for sleeping purposes shall have a minimum net floor area of 90 square feet for the first occupant and 70 square feet for each additional occupant in:
A. 
Rooms utilized for sleeping purposes in which there are cooking facilities.
B. 
Rooms rented or available for rent in establishments subject to licensing.
Effective April 1, 1968, no cellar, kitchen, foyer, vestibule or living area used in common by residents of a dwelling unit or rooming unit shall be used for sleeping purposes, except that a living room area may be used by no more than one person either where the total occupancy does not exceed two persons or in dwelling units having an excess of 500 square feet of net floor area; provided, however, that all other occupancy standards as prescribed herein are satisfied. This section shall not apply to single-family dwellings.
Basements may be utilized for human habitation, provided that:
A. 
There is sufficient light and ventilation as more particularly required by §§ 159-123 to 159-132, and natural light and ventilation are not restricted by reason of walls or other obstructions located within six feet of any window required pursuant to this section.
B. 
There is a second means of egress conforming to the requirements of § 159-96.
C. 
All furnaces or other heating facilities are so located, insulated and separated from living areas by fireproof partitions or walls necessary pursuant to regulations of the Fire Chief so that the same do not constitute an undue hazard to the safety and health of the occupants.
D. 
The dwelling units and all walls and floors thereof are free of visible moisture and seepage at all times.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 159-139, Single-family dwellings: occupancy, limitations, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 159-140, Dwelling units: occupancy limitations, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
The Public Officer is authorized to permit, on an annual basis, a dwelling unit in a building containing six or more dwelling units to be occupied by college or university students pursuant to written leasing arrangements between the college or university where such students are enrolled as full-time students and the owner or operator of the building containing such dwelling unit, provided that:
A. 
A copy of the written leasing arrangements is filed with the Public Officer.
B. 
An appropriate official of such college or university submits a written agreement that he will cause adequate safeguards to be provided to ensure that such dwelling unit is properly maintained.
C. 
In all other respects the occupancy of such dwelling unit is in full compliance with this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
Independent rooming units shall be rented for occupancy or occupied by adults and emancipated minors only.
Occupancy of dwelling units or rooming units having only one habitable room shall be limited to two persons.
Nothing contained in this article shall be construed as permitting occupancy in violation of any other occupancy standard, all occupancy standards being cumulative and not in the alternative.
[Amended 9-14-1970 by Ord. No. 43-1970; 12-14-1970 by Ord. No. 64A-1970]
A. 
The owner, operator or occupant of any multiple-family dwelling within the City shall permanently display within each dwelling unit in the vicinity of the main entranceway a certificate which shall set forth occupancy information in conformity with the requirements of this chapter.
(1) 
Such certificate shall read as follows:
"This dwelling unit (#           ) may be occupied by a maximum of _____ persons. Those who may legally occupy within this total are the responsible head of family, spouse, the parents and children, including adopted children, of said head of family and spouse, plus no more than two other persons, provided that in no case may the total number of persons exceed the maximum occupancy figure shown above."[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(2) 
The certificate shall also list the name and telephone number of the owner, managing agent and superintendent, where one is required. Where, however, both owner and managing agent exist, one telephone number shall suffice. In any event, the name and address of owner must appear, and if corporate-owned, the name of the registered agent as well as the corporate name must be shown.
B. 
Owners shall further be required to maintain a record which lists separately each dwelling unit by number and location, its legal maximum occupancy, the names and relationships of its occupants and the birth dates of all minors. Where it is required that a superintendent be on the premises, he shall also have a copy of this record.
C. 
If upon expiration of the first complete month following proper installation of the required occupancy and management certificate any dwelling unit is found to be overcrowded or illegally occupied, the occupant of such unit shall be liable as "operator" under the provisions of this chapter and shall be subject to all penalties therefor.
D. 
Removal of the required certificate or altering its provisions without written notice to and acknowledgment by the Public Officer shall be a violation of this chapter.
[Amended 12-14-1970 by Ord. No. 64A-1970]
The owner shall provide and maintain for all occupants mail receptacles which conform to all federal postal laws and regulations. In dwellings of two or more units, identification by name and unit number shall be placed upon each mail receptacle. Where locks are provided, they must be kept in working order. Nothing herein shall be construed as a requirement to provide these facilities for transient guests or within hotels or licensed premises, provided that there is a responsible person on the premises designated by the owner and known to postal authorities who shall, on behalf of the owner, receive mail for guests and distribute or make same available for pickup.