The conversion of any structure or structures, either residential or nonresidential, so as to accommodate an increased number of dwelling units or families, or another permitted use, shall be permitted only within a zone in which a new building for similar occupancy would be permitted under this Zoning Ordinance. The resulting occupancy shall comply with all requirements governing new construction in such zone, including, but not limited to, floor area, floor area ratios, dimension of yards, open spaces, and off-street parking. The aforesaid requirements with respect to yards shall not apply if the conversion involves no exterior structural changes to a principal building, but shall apply if an accessory building is converted to a principal building.
(Code 1983, § 3-2; Ord. No. 263-83 , § 1, 12-15-1983; Ord. No. 109-87 , § 1, 6-11-1987; Ord. No. 307-2002 , § 1, 12-5-2002; Ord. No. 166-2017 , § 2(3-2), 11-16-2017)