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c. Minimum Overhang: In case of gable roof, a minimum eighteen (18) inch roof overhang, soffit shall be required for all dwelling unit building plans. d. Exterior Building Finish: The exterior of townhome dwelling units shall include a variation in building materials which are to be distributed throughout the building facades and coordinated into the architectural design of the structure to create an architecturally balanced appearance. In addition, townhome dwelling structures shall comply with the following requirements: i. A minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the combined area of all building facades of a structure shall have an exterior finish of brick, stucco and/or natural or artificial stone. ii. Except for brick, stucco, and/or natural or artificial stone, no single building facade shall have more than seventy-five (75) percent of one type of exterior finish. iii. For the purpose of this section, the area of the building facade shall not include area devoted to windows, entrance doors, garage doors, or roof areas. 3. Storm Shelter. In cases where dwelling units are constructed slab on -grade, provisions shall be made to provide for storm protection either internally to the unit or in a separate storm shelter structure. Compliance with this requirement shall be based upon Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines and standards which are on file with the City Building Official. 4. Outside Storage. Outside storage shall be allowed only in designated areas which are screened in accordance with §1007.043 (17) of this Ordinance and under the ownership of the property owners' association subject to other applicable provisions of this Ordinance 5. Garages. a. Each dwelling unit shall include, at a minimum, a double garage. b. Garages shall comply with the following minimum size standards: c. Dwellings With Basements. Four hundred forty (440) square feet. d. Dwellings Without Basements. Five hundred forty (540) square feet. e. Garages shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in width. 6. Utilities. 3-10