The conversion of any building into a dwelling or the conversion of any dwelling so as to accommodate an increased number of dwelling units or families, shall be permitted only within a district in which a new building for similar occupancy would be permitted under this Ordinance 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 unit, percentage of lot coverage, dimensions of yard and other open spaces and off-street parking. Each conversion shall be subject also, to such further requirements as may be specified hereinafter within the chapter applying to such district. The aforesaid requirements with respect to lot coverage, yards and other open spaces, shall not apply in case the conversion will not involve major exterior structural changes and:
(a) There is either a shortage of not more than ten percent (10%) in the required dimensions or area of each of not more than two (2) said requirements as to coverage, yards and other open spaces or;
(b) In case the conversion will result in lot area per dwelling unit for family, at least twenty percent (20%) greater than required for new buildings in the district.
(Ord. 1045. Passed 10-14-14.)