(A) Purpose. Lot dimensions, lot areas and structure placement on many of the lots in the older portion of the city are inconsistent with current dimensional standards required in this chapter. The C-2 District incorporates relief from traditional dimensional standards; yet, other zoning districts in the older portion of the city have existing lot conditions similar to the C-2 District. In order to preserve the unique character of the older portion of the city and to protect existing public and private investments in property in this area, the Downtown Overlay (DO) District is hereby established. The expressed purpose of the DO District is to permit flexibility in meeting the strict dimensional requirements of this chapter and to avoid widespread nonconformance with performance standards in this unique area.
(B) Permitted uses. The permitted uses in the DO District shall be the same as those permitted in the underlying zoning district.
(C) Special requirements. Lots in existence on September 1, 2000 within the DO District shall meet the dimensional standards of the C-2 District. Lots created after September 1, 2000 shall meet the lot area and lot width requirements of underlying zoning districts; except that, average dimensional standards of abutting parcels in the same zoning district may be used to govern new parcel dimensions. Setbacks from Highway 284 shall be governed by the average existing structure or use setback in the block in which a new structure or use is proposed. Nothing in this section shall be construed as a waiver from easement requirements or from the special conditions applicable within the SO Shoreland Overlay District.
(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. passed 3- -2007)