(A) (1) This overlay district shall be in effect in all residentially zoned areas of the City of Ferris that are shown on the Residential Overlay District Map below (there are areas shown that are not zoned residential and are not impacted by this section), attached hereto and made part hereof.
(2) It is provided that within this area, the existing (or as then amended) base zoning will remain in effect, and will control the use of the property. This section does not change the use of the property, only the structures that may be placed on it. The base zoning still applies to the structures, except as amended by this section.
(B) The following is allowed on qualifying property within the Residential Historic Overlay District:
(1) The maximum lot coverage is increased to allow for up to 60% lot coverage.
(2) It is recognized that in this district, there are lots that are single lots made up of smaller lots. This is commonly referred to as a lot with internal lot lines. Property owners may ignore internal lot lines for the purposes of construction and setbacks. Internal lot lines may be ignored and the outermost property lines of such lots shall govern when all zoning issues are considered.
(3) In the event of destruction or deterioration beyond an owners control, structures in this overlay district may rebuild properties in the same footprint and floor plan as previously existed, even if it is a legal nonconforming use.
(4) Carports shall be allowed to be built up to the property lines, but must be setback from the street by at least 10 feet. Carports shall not be allowed to shed water onto adjacent properties and may not create visibility issues for traffic, as determined by the Building Official.
(5) Historically appropriate fences in the front yard shall be permissible. Historically appropriate includes the fence being no more than 3 feet tall and being a minimum of 50% open. A fence permit shall still be required to build a new fence in this zone.
(6) Single family homes constructed/re-constructed in this district may be constructed/reconstructed to match the type of construction most prevalent in the surrounding area. This means that the masonry requirement may not be applicable to some construction in this district. Should a question arise as to the type of construction allowed, the Board of Adjustments shall make the final determination.
(Ord. O-12-543, passed 12-3-2012)