The conversion of any building into a dwelling or the conversion of any dwelling so as to accommodate an increased number of dwelling units shall be permitted only within a district in which a new building for similar occupancy would be permitted under this chapter and only when the resulting occupancy will comply with the requirements governing new construction in such district with respect to minimum lot size, lot area per dwelling, dimensions of yards and other open spaces and off-street parking.
(Ord., passed - -79) Penalty, see § 152.999