§ 47-17.5. Application for yard and minimum distance separation reduction.

A.

Yards. The historic preservation board may authorize a reduction in yards and minimum distance separation requirements for residences located in RS-8, RML-25 and other residential zoning districts located within the SBHD when the historic preservation board finds a reduction in yards does not interfere with the light, air and view of adjacent properties and:

1.

Reducing the required yard is compatible with the yards or abutting properties, and yards across from the yard proposed for reduction;

2.

The yards proposed to be reduced are consistent with the yards existing in connection with contributing structures in SBHD; or

3.

A reduction in the required yard is necessary to preserve a structural or landscaping feature found by the historic preservation board to contribute to the historical character of the SBHD; or

4.

In other residential zoning districts within the SBHD, the board may authorize yard reductions subject to criteria in subsections A.1 through 3 if the proposed use and dimensions of a development are the same as those permitted in RS-8 and RML-25 zoning districts. Once a yard reduction or minimum distance separation requirement is approved, uses and structures in these zoning districts may not be altered without the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness.

B.

Reduction of yards may be permitted as follows:

1.

RS-8 zoning district. Principal residential structures: Front yard:15 feet.

2.

RML-25 zoning district. Principal residential structures: Front yard:15 feet, side yard: five feet, rear yard:15 feet.

3.

RS-8 and RML-25 zoning district. Accessory structures: Rear yard: five feet.

4.

Minimum distance between principal residential and accessory structures: five feet, unless otherwise required by the Florida Building Code.

5.

In other residential districts, when the use and dimensions meet the requirements of subsection A.4, the yards may be reduced to the dimensions provided in subsections B.1 through 4.

C.

An application for a reduction in yard requirements shall be made to the historic preservation board in the same manner, subject to the same procedures as an application for a certificate of appropriateness as provided in Section 47-24.11.C.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-17.5), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-14, § 10, 3-16-99; Ord. No. C-03-23, § 2, 7-1-03 )