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depth and/or building setback llne would otherwise permit, the required front yard depth and building setback line for such zone lot may be modified to the average of the front yards of the existing buildings on the adjoining zone tots. (b) SETBACK OF BUILDING ADDITIONS. Where a building with a non- conforming side or rear setback was in place at the time of the adoption of this ordinance, a special exception may be granted lo allow construction of an addition with the same non-conforming setback, provided however, that the total square footage of that portion of the new addition which does not conform to the setback may not exceed that total square footage of the portion of the existing structure which encroaches on the required setback. (c) CHURCH PARKING LOTS. Upon application of churches and places of worship situated in areas zoned RM-60 and OR-60 an exception to the off- street parking requirements of Section 40-45 may be granted, provided that it is established that the church or place of worship was in existence on April 25, 196]; and thai the abutting area is densely occupied to an extent of no less than five thousand (5000) persons per gross square mile. (d) UNENCLOSED CARPORTS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. The board may approve an exception to rear and side yard requirements for a carport which will he unenclosed on at least three sides only if it finds the following conditions to exist: (e) (1) The property is zoned for residential use, (2) There is no reasonable opportunity to construct a carport on the lot in compliance with the dimensional requirements of this Chapter, (3) No roof overhang or structural support wiL~ be :ocated closer than two and one half (2.5) .feet from any property line. HISTORIC DISTRICTS. The board is empowered to grant special exceptions for non-conforming uses in Historic Districts meeting the conditions stated in Section 40-53.4. Sec. 40-196.1. Procedures. The procedure for applying for and obtalrAng a special exception shall be the same as set forth in the Code of Virg/nia. Sec. 40-196.2. Conditions. In authorizing a special exception, the board of zoning appeals may impose such conditions regarding the location, character and other features of the proposed structure or use as it may deem necessary in the public interest, and may require a guarantee or bond to insure present and future compliance with the conditions are imposed. 136