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Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the conversion of any existing garage or carport for living purposes, the property owner desiring such conversion shall be required to meet the following conditions:

A. A new enclosed two-car garage as set forth in CVMC 19.62.170 shall be provided to replace the garage or carport being converted. Tandem parking as provided in this chapter will not satisfy the parking requirements.

B. All plans for the conversions of existing garages or carports for living purposes, as well as plans for new garages, shall be submitted to the Development Services Department for approval by the Zoning Administrator to ensure that the conversion is compatible in design and materials with the existing dwelling. Plans for garage conversions shall show either:

1. The exterior of the garage unchanged; or

2. The exterior of the garage fully altered to match the existing house elevation in colors, materials and trim.

C. A filing fee as set forth in the master fee schedule shall accompany each application for a garage conversion. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2151 § 2, 1986; Ord. 2011 § 1, 1982; Ord. 1669 § 1, 1976; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.803(C)(3)).