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Fredericksburg City Zoning Code

Sec. 3.500

HO: HISTORIC OVERLAY.

Intent

This zone is intended to encompass that portion of the City with historic resource value. The area within the Historic Overlay District is subject to the requirements of two sets of development standards:

1.

The underlying zoning district land use designations and development standards; and

2.

The historic characteristics of the district, including that all exterior construction, restoration, alteration or demolition within the district is subject to the provisions of the Historic Preservation Ordinance.

Property Development Standards

Except as hereinafter provided, no building or structure or part thereof shall be erected, altered or converted for any use permitted in this district unless it is in conformity with all of the development standards and regulations specified in the underlying zoning district, the Historic Preservation Ordinance, and the Historic Design Guidelines/Standards. The following standards shall apply except in cases where a lot does not meet the standards herein required but was an official "lot of record" prior to the adoption of this ordinance. In such cases, the present dimension shall be maintained as a minimum standard until such time as the use is removed. The replacement shall meet the standards and regulations herein specified.

Lot Area - The minimum lot area shall be as provided in any underlying zone or as may be required upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

Lot Dimensions - Shall be as provided in any underlying zone, or as may be required upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

Yards - Each lot shall have front, side and rear yards extending across the full widths and lengths of the lot as may be required in the underlying zone, or as may be required upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

Height Regulations - Section 7.500.

Fences, Walls and Visibility - Section 7.530.

Parking - Section 7.800.

Temporary/Accessory Building Regulations - Section 8.000.

Historic Preservation Ordinance

Signs - Sign Ordinance

(Ord. No. 2022-13, § 9(Exh. I), 3-21-2022)