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 the Zoning Code, 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, dimensions of yards and other open spaces, and off-street parking. Each conversion should be subject also to such further requirements as may be specified hereinafter within this subchapter applying to such district.
(1999 Code, § 40-4-9) (Ord. 334, passed 10-26-1964)