In the Residence Districts, the conversion of a single-family dwelling to a multi-family dwelling is allowed only in the R-7, R-8, R-9, and R-10 Districts, subject to: the requirements of this subtitle; and in the R-7 and R-8 Districts, conditional-use approval by Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council. Ord. 16-581

Design review approval is required if exterior modifications are proposed. As part of the submittal for design review, construction drawings and plans that describe the proposed conversion in detail are required. Ord. 16-581

All conversions must meet the standards set forth in this section. The dwelling must continue to conform to the applicable bulk and yard regulations, including lot area per dwelling unit, for the district in which the building is located. No residential conversion may violate any dwelling unit occupancy regulations or restrictions of the City Code. Following the conversion, the exterior of the dwelling must retain its existing residential character. Ord. 16-581 Ord. 17-015