§ 15-21 Enlargements of Converted Buildings
ZR § 15-21
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:
the enlarged building is compatible with the scale of the surrounding area;
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;
the site plan includes superior landscaping for all open areas on the zoning lot, including the planting of street trees; and
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.
