Conversion of a dwelling from a single-family detached to a two-family detached use shall be permitted as a special exception in those zoning districts that permit such conversion, subject to the following requirements in addition to those requirements contained in this chapter that pertain to all special exceptions (See Drawing No. 1):
(a) Application for conversion may be filed only by owner-occupants of one of the dwelling units.
(b) The lot area per dwelling unit shall not be reduced below the required lot area per dwelling unit in the district in which the lot is located.
(c) One of the dwelling units shall have not less than 1,600 square feet of floor area. The second dwelling unit shall have not less than 600 square feet of floor area.
(d) Adequate provision shall be made for a separate entrance, separate utility service and avoidance of overloading of plumbing and sewer facilities. Plans for such conversion shall be subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
(e) The proposed two-family use must not violate the building codes or any other ordinance of the Borough or create a condition deemed to be inimical to the health, safety, morals or welfare of the community.
(Ord. 774. Passed 8-23-76; Ord. 998. Passed 12-12-05.)