Ferndale Zoning Code § 7.27 Yards. The minimum yard

7.27.1 Cornices, eaves, canopies, bay windows, chimneys and similar architectural features may extend a maximum of 2 ½ feet into such yards. Uncovered porches or stairways, fire escapes or landings may extend a maximum of six (6) feet into front or rear yards and three (3) feet into side yards
- 7.27.2 Detached accessory buildings shall not be located within five (5) feet of any main building nor within five (5) feet of a side line on the front ½ of the lot. Detached accessory buildings shall not be located nor constructed so that any part, including cornices and eaves, are closer than one (1) foot of a side line or rear line of the lot when located on the rear one-half of the lot. Detached accessory buildings used as a guest house shall not be located within five (5) feet of lot lines, nor within five (5) feet of an alley. Accessory buildings attached to the main buildings shall be structurally a part and shall comply with the main building yard requirements
- 7.27.3 In any R Zone, where more than one-half of the block is occupied with buildings, the required front yard shall be the average of those of the improved sites, to a maximum of that required for the zone
- 7.27.4 If any building is so located on a lot that the front or rear faces any side lot line, it shall be at least 10 feet from such side lot line.
- 7.27.5 Any dwelling located in a C or M Zone, except a dwelling over a commercial establishment, shall provide side and rear yards as required in R-3 Zones
- 7.27.6 The side yard of a corner lot shall be equal to the front yard of its key lot if any part of the main building on the corner lot is within 25 feet of the rear lot line, and shall be equal to one-half of the front yard of such key lot if all parts of the main building are more than 25 feet from the rear lot line.

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7.27.7 (This section added by Ord. 07-01 on 2/12/07) On lots that include a right of way (street, sidewalk, or other), the setback is measured from the right of way. (End of section added by Ordinance 07-01 on 2/12/07)
7.27.8 Flag lot: the front of the lot shall be as that defined as that interior lot line which is more parallel and closest to the public street, except where due to the irregularity of the shape of the lot the City Manager or their designee may determine otherwise. In computing the area of the flag lot, the area of the corridor shall be excluded.
§7.28 Yard Sales: Yard Sales, as defined herein, shall be permitted as appurtenant and accessory uses to any residential use, and shall be conducted in conformity with the following regulations:
- 7.28.1 The duration of any single yard sale shall be for no more than three (3) consecutive days.
- 7.28.2 Not more than three (3) yard sales may be conducted within any one year period. 7.28.3 Yard sales shall be restricted to daylight hours and no overnight exterior storage of yard sale merchandise shall be permitted.
7.28.4 The entire §7.27.4 was repealed by Ordinance 2013-02 Sign Ordinance.
- 7.28.5 The Planning Commission by Special Permit may modify or waive any or all of the above conditions upon a showing of good cause and following a public hearing on the request. In approving such a modification or waiver, the Planning Commission shall find that granting of the modification or waiver would not be detrimental to the health, peace, comfort, safety, or welfare of persons owning property or residing in the vicinity of the parcel receiving the adjustment.