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City of San Leandro A-8 3. Maximum of One Story. A maximum of one story is permitted in the RS -VP sub-district, except that the improvement of a basement or space below an existing habitable story (i.e., construction of a new habitable story within the building envelope of a pre-existing structure) is exempt from this one-story limitation. 4. Exceptions. Exceptions may be granted to the 18 feet and/or one-story height limit up to a height not to exceed 30 feet, pursuant to Major Site Plan Review. To approve an exception to the height limit of the RS-VP Sub-District, the decision- making body shall make the following finding: a. Mandatory Finding—The Views Currently Enjoyed by Neighbors Are Retained. The proposed construction that is in excess of the height limit of the RS-VP Sub-District does not unreasonably block or diminish neighbors’ views of distant and scenic features, such as the San Francisco Bay and surrounding open spaces and skylines, to any greater degree than would a proposal for construction that conformed to the height limits of the RS-VP Sub- District. 5. Pre-Existing Structures. Notwithstanding the restrictions specified in Subsection B.3 of Section 4.20.108 Alterations and Expansions on allowed improvements to nonconforming structures, single-family residences in the RS-VP sub-district permitted prior to August 15, 2001, and are nonconforming only because they exceed the height limitation of this subsection, may be improved by enlargements or alterations of any value. If damaged or destroyed, such structures may be reconstructed as specified by Subsection B.1 of Section 4.20.116 Restoration of a Damaged Structure and Its Nonconforming Use Section 2.04.328 Maximum Lot Coverage DISTRICT COVERAGE (PERCENT) RO 33-1/3 RS 50 RS-40 50 RS-VP 50 RD 50 RM-3000 50 RM-2500 60 RM-2000 60 RM-1800 70 RM-875 80 189