27.24.050 MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO.

The floor area ratio of buildings and structures on a parcel in this district shall not exceed 1.5, except that the zoning administrator may grant permission to exceed the above maximum floor area ratio, using the procedures outlined for special uses as provided in this title, if the additional floor area will:

(1) Not exceed a floor area ratio of 2.0,

(2)(A) Be equal to the additional floor area that is required to cover any parking space that is not otherwise required to be covered by provisions of this title, or

(B) Is necessary to cover any required turnaround area for required parking, and

(C) Increase the livability by providing more usable yard area than could be provided without the permitted increase in floor area.