25.4.D Additions and Enlargements

Structures which are nonconforming as to height, floor area ratio, yard, lot area, lot width, lot depth, or parking may be enlarged (i.e., increased in cubical content), provided such enlargement does not further increase the extent of the nonconformity or permit an increase in the number of dwelling units. (See Figure 25-1: Permitted Expansions of Nonconforming Structures)

FIGURE 25-1: PERMITTED EXPANSIONS OF NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES

NOTES:

Dotted line indicates the property lines.
Heavy line indicates buildable area.
Any expansion outside of the buildable area requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 

 

This diagram represents a proposed expansion along a nonconforming side yard into the buildable area.

 

This diagram represents a proposed expansion along a nonconforming rear yard into the buildable area. 

 

This diagram represents a proposed expansion along a nonconforming front yard into the buildable area. 

 

This diagram represents a proposed expansion of a structure that is built at an angle to the property line into the buildable area.

 

The following two diagrams are examples of expansions that require variance(s).