74-95 - Bulk Modifications for Irregular Sites

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024


For #developments# or #enlargements# of #buildings# containing #residences# on #zoning lots# with irregular site conditions,
the City Planning Commission may permit modifications to the applicable #bulk# regulations, other than #floor area ratio#,
provided that the following findings are met:

(a)   there are physical conditions, including, but not limited to, irregular lot size or shape, topographical features, the
      presence of an existing #building# or proximity to transportation infrastructure, that creates practical difficulties in
      complying with the applicable #residential# #bulk# regulations and would adversely affect the configuration of
      #residences# or the #building# site plan;

(b)   the practical difficulties of #developing# on the #zoning lot# have not been created by the owner or by a predecessor in
      title;

(c)   the proposed modifications will not unduly obstruct access to light and air to adjoining properties or #streets#;the
      proposed scale and placement of the #development# or #enlargement# relates harmoniously with the surrounding area;
      and
(d)    the requested modification is necessary to relieve such practical difficulties.

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