137-51 - Authorization for Development of Single Buildings and Enlargements

LAST AMENDED
9/7/2017

The City Planning Commission may authorize a horizontal #enlargement#, or a #development# consisting of no more than one
#building# containing a non-#accessory# #use#, on one or more #zoning lots#, and may modify the #bulk# regulations of the underlying
district, except #floor area ratio# regulations, provided that:

(a)    the site plan, to the extent practicable, minimizes the need for new paving and impervious surfaces upon the #zoning lot#;

(b)    the site plan provides access to the new or #enlarged building# using #streets# that were improved and open to traffic on the date
        of application for an authorization, and which serve other occupied #buildings#;

(c)    the site plan, to the extent practicable, minimizes adverse effects on wetlands, planned open space, drainage, or other functions in
        the surrounding area;

(d)    the resulting #building# and other site improvements would not impair the essential ecological character of the surrounding area
        for its future use as open space;

(e)    the site plan and resulting #building# incorporate such measures as are reasonable to minimize risks to public safety from natural
        hazards such as flooding and wildfires; and

(f)   where the Commission is modifying #bulk# regulations, such modifications are the minimum necessary to protect, or provide
       buffering from, wetlands or wetland-adjacent areas.

The Commission may prescribe additional conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding
area.