§ 8.5. Nonconforming Residential Density.

Where properties containing dwelling units that exceed the density allowed by these zoning regulations exist on the date of adoption or amendment of these zoning regulations, no structural additions or additional structures are permitted unless the density of units is reduced in conformance with these zoning regulations, except as follows:

a.

Internal alterations to a structure containing dwelling units that exceed the density allowed in this Ordinance may be permitted, provided that the alterations do not increase the residential density.

b.

Congregate care facilities that exceed the density allowed in these zoning regulations may be physically expanded, provided that no there is no increase in residential density.

c.

The addition of accessory structures, such as swimming pools, tool sheds, carports or garages, that do not add to the habitable square footage of the buildings on the site, are exempt from this provision.

d.

Nonconforming lots of record on barrier islands zoned RMF shall also comply with Section 8.4.5.

e.

Enlargements or alterations to a single-family residential dwelling on a nonconforming lot of record shall be permitted provided that the enlargement or alteration to the structure complies with all required setbacks and other applicable regulations, does not create any additional dwelling units, and does not create new nonconformities or increase the extent of existing nonconformities.

(Ord. No. 2006-050, § 8, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 2008-120, § 6, 11-12-2008)