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Article 3 — DEFINITIONS

Ferndale Zoning Code § 3.14 Board of Zoning Adjustment: The Planning Commission

Ferndale Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Ferndale

Cite as: Ferndale Zoning Code § 3.14 · Text as of 2026-09-09

  • §3.15 Boarding House: A dwelling or part thereof where meals or meals and lodging are provided for compensation for three (3) or more persons, not transient, but does not include employee housing.

  • §3.16 Building: Any structure having a roof used or intended to be used for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals or property. When such a structure is divided into separate parts by one or more unpierced walls extending from the ground or foundation up, each part is deemed a separate building, except as regards minimum side yard requirements.

    • 3.16.1 Building, Accessory: A detached subordinate building located on the same building site as the main building and designated and intended for a use that is subordinate to the use of the main building.

    • 3.16.2 Building, Main: A building in which is conducted the principal use of the building site on which it is situated.

    • 3.16.3 Building Site: See Lot.

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