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A modification to a structure existing as of the effective date of this Code shall require compliance with all or portions of the standards in this article to the maximum extent practicable, based on the following scaled implementation approach:

(1) Exterior Renovation

Any exterior renovation of a building shall comply with the site and building design standards in Section 5.7, Site and Building Design, for that renovation. If the renovation is proposed for only a portion of a building, the Director may waive compliance with the site and building design standards if that renovation would be inconsistent with the overall design of the existing structure.

(2) External Additions

External additions to existing structures shall comply with the development standards in this article pursuant to the applicability thresholds identified in Table 5.1. Additions shall be calculated based on the gross floor area of that structure (and not gross floor area of all structures per lot). Additional information on applicability is provided in the referenced sections.

Table 5.1 Applicability Thresholds for External Additions

Section

Residential

Mixed-Use and Nonresidential

5.3, Grading and Drainage

All development; see § 5.3.B

5.4, Access, Connectivity, and Circulation

All development; see § 5.4.B

5.5, Off-Street Parking and Loading

15 percent increase in gross floor area; 25 percent for non-primary uses; or any expansion that requires a conditional use permit; see § 5.5.B

5.6, Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening

25 percent increase in gross floor area; change of use requiring an increase in required parking by 25 percent or more; or any expansion that requires a conditional use permit; see § 5.6.B

5.7, Site and Building Design

Varies; see § 5.7.B

5.8, Exterior Lighting

50 percent increase in gross floor area for single-family, or 25 percent for other residential use; or if cumulative cost of addition is greater than 25 percent of valuation of building, as determined by Director; see § 5.8.C

25 percent increase in gross floor area, or if cumulative cost of addition is greater than 25 percent of valuation of building, as determined by Director; see § 5.8.C

5.9, Public Art

Expansion of a multifamily building by 10 dwelling units or more; see § 5.9.B

Increase by 2,500 square feet gross floor area; see § 5.9.B

(3) Nonconformities

The standards of this Code relating to nonconformities may also apply to redevelopment activities. See Section 1.6, Nonconformities.