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visual impact of the structure, and to the degree reasonably feasible, the appearance of the building shall be maintained as single-family dwelling. (c) Floor area requirement: The minimum fl6or area of each dwelling unit within a pricipal dwelling structure shall be six hundred (600) square feet. (d) Number of conversion apartments per lot: The number of permitted conversion dwelling units shall be regulated as follows: Number of Converted Apartment Units Lot Size 1 5,700 11,199 sq. ft. 2 11,200 and over sq. ft. Under no circumstances are more than two (2) converted units to be permitted within one (1) existing dwelling unit. ~} Water and sewer service: Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the establishment of a conversion dwelling unit in a pr!ncipal dwelling, approval of the disposal shall be obtained from the Building Official's Office. Wherever determined reasonably feasible, separate utility meters shall be required. (f) Off-Street parking: (!) On-Site parking space shall be provided per conversion dwelling unit in the rear of lot with access from alley. If no alley exist, the space(s) shall be arranged, on-site, in a manner to have minimum visual impact on the neighborhood. The provision of said space(s) shall be a condition for the issuance of an occupancy oermit. (gl Upon adoption of this conversion section, an inventory of ali structures shall be'made to identify all illegal conver- sions. Property owners found to have illegal unit(s) shall be given twelve (12) months to either render dwelling unit(s) into compliance with the conversion provisions of this section or eliminate same. All conversions in place on April 26, 1983, and encompassed within the R-60 regulations shall be considered con- forming. (11) Minimum required floor area for a dwelling unit exclusive of garages and patios applicable to the Olde Towne, Truxtun and Port Norfolk Historic Districts: Six hundred (600) square feet.