09-17-2012 Planning Commission Packet

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� A. CITY CODE Non-conforming Lot of Record SEWERED 1/2 Ac & 1-Ac Zones � Orono Code Section 78-72(b)(1) (Sewered portions of 1/2-acre and 1-acre zones) (1)In R districts of one acre or less and with public sanitary sewer. A lot of record existing upon January 1, 1975, in any R district of the city of up to and including one acre, which lot is serviced by � public sanitary sewer and which does not meet the requirements of this chapter as to area or width only,may be utilized for single-family detached dwelling purposes without Council approval if the area measurements and width of that lot are within 80 percent of the requirements of this , chapter. However,the lot of record shall not be more intensely developed unless combined with one or more abutting lots or portions so as to create a lot meeting the requirements of this chapter. SEWERED 2-Ac Zones Orono Code Section 78-72(b)(2) (Sewered portions of 2-acre and 5-acre zones) (2)In R<districts of greater than one acre and served by public sanitary sewen A lot of record in ��;�y any R district in the city in excess of one acre which does not meet the requirements of this chapter as to area or width only may be utilized for single-family detached dwelling purposes by administrative approval if the planning director finds that the following conditions are met: a. It is at least one acre in size, and the average width of the lot is at least 100 feet; b. It is served by public sanitary sewer; and c. It otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter or other applicable Code provisions. NOT SEWERED 5-Ac Zone and portion of 2-Ac Zones Orono Code Section 78-72(b)(3) (Property in any zone without sewer available) (3)In R districts not served by public sanitary sewer. A lot of record in any R district in the city not served by public sanitary sewer must meet the area and width requirements of this chapter and shall not be utilized for single-family detached dwelling purposes without council approval. Administrative approval may be granted for a lot of record not meeting the lot area and width requirements if the planning director finds that the following conditions are met: a. The lot area and lot width each meet at least 50 percent of the district standard. b. Suitable primary and alternate septic sites are identified on the property and are protected from future development by execution of a covenant. c. All other zoning ordinance requirements must be met, including but not limited to the following: 1. Setbacks. 2. Hardcover. 3. Lot coverage by structures. 4. Accessory structure requirements.