In the C Commercial District a dwelling in existence at the time of the adoption of this Zoning Code may be converted to a nonresidential use permitted in the district when such conversion is authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special exception, provided that:
(a) The proposed use shall comply with the yard, area and off-street parking requirements of the district;
(b) No existing yards or required open space shall be reduced to less than the requirement of the district;
(c) The proposed conversion shall be in keeping with the predominant character of the area in which the conversion would take place and shall not detract from the use of an adjoining property;
(d) All requirements of this chapter and other applicable state and township building, safety and housing codes or regulations shall be followed;
(e) No dwelling shall be converted unless the Zoning Hearing Board and Township Engineer are assured that, when completed, the building will comply with sound, present-day standards for the proposed use; and
(f) The Zoning Hearing Board may require any reasonable, additional conditions it may deem appropriate in connection with the proposed conversion and use.
(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)