1161.19 CONVERSION OF DWELLINGS.
   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 Zoning 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, dimensions of yard and other open spaces, percentage of lot coverage, building height, and off-street parking. When an existing single-family dwelling is converted contain more than one dwelling unit, the converted dwelling shall retain the appearance of a single-family dwelling with no significant or noticeable change and shall have no major structural alterations to the exterior of the building, other than to provide required means of ingress and egress from dwelling units. All fire escapes or stairways leading to a second floor must be completely enclosed within the converted building. Each conversion shall be subject also to such further requirements that apply to such district or use. (Ord. K-5-94-2. Passed 5-9-94.)