(a) Notwithstanding any provision of the building code to the contrary, no building permit shall be issued for the alteration or modification of a building in which a special club license is located if the expansion will increase the floor area by more than 25% of the original building, measured over the prior 30 month period, unless the entire building complies with all the applicable requirements for a new Group A-2 occupancy in Title 14B and the requirements of this chapter; provided that in those instances where there is a conflict, the more restrictive requirement shall apply.
For purposes of this section, the expansion of any existing rooftops which includes the construction of decks or enclosed areas shall be counted towards the increase in floor area; provided that any enclosed area that is interstitial space shall not be counted towards any increase in floor area.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of the building code to the contrary, no building permit shall be issued for the construction of a seating structure or structure used for viewing purposes on the roof level of any building that has not been a licensed location for a special club license prior to February 8, 2006, unless the entire building complies with all applicable requirements for a new Group A-2 occupancy in Title 14B.
(Added Coun. J. 1-11-06, p. 68371, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 81; Amend Coun. J. 7-24-19, p. 3646, § 4)