The City Planning Commission may, upon application, authorize the waiver of requirements for detached two-family residences in R3A, R3X or R4A Districts, as set forth in paragraphs (a) of Section 22-123 (Use Group II – uses subject to additional conditions) or semi-detached two-family residences in R3-1 or R4-1 Districts, as set forth in paragraph (b) of Section 22-123 provided that:

1. the development is compatible with the scale and character of the surrounding area; and
2. in R3A, R3X or R4A Districts, the design does not give the appearance of a semi-detached building; or
3. in R3-1 or R4-1 Districts, the design does not give the appearance of an attached building; and each dwelling unit has a perimeter wall with windows facing a side yard.

Applications for authorizations shall be referred to the affected Community Board for a period of at least 30 days for comment. The City Planning Commission shall grant in whole or in part or deny the application within 60 days of the completion of the Community Board review period.