(a) Single-family dwelling in R1 and R2 Districts may be converted to two-family dwellings only after being granted a special exception to do so by the Board of Zoning Appeals. In determining whether such special exception should be granted, the Board shall make the following findings:s
(1) That the subject dwelling meets all dimensional standards for two-family dwellings found located in R3 and R4 Districts, including vehicular parking standards; and
(2) That such conversion will not alter the aesthetics and essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the property is located, nor substantially or permanently impair the appropriate use or development of adjacent property, nor be detrimental to the public welfare.
(b) Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings in R3 and R4 Districts may be converted to multi-family dwellings only after being granted a special exception to do so by the Board of Zoning Appeals. In determining whether such special exception should be granted, the Board shall make the following findings:
(1) That the subject dwelling meets all dimensional standards for multi-family dwellings found located in R4 Districts, including vehicular parking standards; and
(2) That such conversion will not alter the aesthetics and essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the property is located, nor substantially or permanently impair the appropriate use or development of adjacent property, nor be detrimental to the public welfare.
(Ord. 98-38. Passed 12-3-98.)