15-21 - Enlargements of Converted Buildings

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024

In all #Commercial Districts# and #Residence Districts#, for #enlargements# of #buildings# #converted# to #residences#, the
City Planning Commission may authorize modifications to #bulk# regulations of Section 23-30 (YARDS, COURTS AND
OTHER OPEN AREA REGULATIONS), inclusive, as modified for #sky exposure plane buildings#.

In order to grant such authorization, the Commission shall find that:

(a)   the #enlarged building# is compatible with the scale of the surrounding area;

(b)    open areas are provided on the #zoning lot# that are of sufficient size to serve the residents of the #building#. Such open
       areas, which may be located on rooftops, courtyards, or other areas on the #zoning lot#, shall be accessible to and usable
       by all residents of the #building#, and have appropriate access, circulation, seating, lighting and paving;

(c)   the site plan includes superior landscaping for all open areas on the #zoning lot#, including the planting of #street trees#;
      and

(d)    the #enlarged# #building# will not adversely affect structures or #open space# in the vicinity in terms of scale, location
       and access to light and air.

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