§ 190-120. Conversions.

Conversions of residential structures to a higher density shall be permitted in the R-2, R-3 and B-4 Districts in accordance with the following provisions:

A. 

In residential districts, conversions are permitted, provided that:

(1) 

There shall not be more than the maximum number of dwelling units than are permitted in the respective districts.

(2) 

Such conversions may be permitted on lots of not less than the minimum required for the district where situated.

(3) 

Off-street parking shall be provided in an amount of not less than two spaces for each dwelling unit in accordance with the provisions of § 190-110 hereof.

(4) 

All provisions of the State Multiple Residence Law are met.

(5) 

Any building, residential or otherwise, existing at the time of this chapter, being altered in any manner for occupancy by two or more families, shall provide at least 600 square feet of living space, exclusive of basement, cellar or storage area, for each family unit, and there shall be at least 1,700 square feet of lot area for each family unit. Off-street parking requirements (§ 190-111) shall also apply.

B. 

Nondwelling structures. No commercial or manufacturing structure originally designed for other than a residential use shall be converted to a dwelling structure, nor shall any such structure which was so converted prior to the adoption of this chapter be further converted to provide for additional dwellings.