§ 153.079 LOT DESIGNS.

   (A)   Lot dimensions. The lot area , width, depth, shape, orientation and building setback lines shall be reasonable for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development and use contemplated and shall be sufficient to accommodate proposed utilities. The minimum lot area , depth, width and setbacks  shall comply with the district requirements of the Town of Mills River Zoning Ordinance and the requirements of the Mills River Natural Resources Ordinance, where applicable. Lot area  shall be calculated excluding road  right-of-way .

   (B)   Special use lots and common areas . Special use lots that are not intended for sale and have restricted use such as entrance sign lots , common area , recreation areas , water tank or pump station sites, and the like, may be exempted for the purpose of calculating the number of lots in a subdivision . Proposed structures on the lots must, however, meet any applicable zoning or watershed requirements. The special use lots must be clearly identified for their designated use on the development plan and the final plat .

   (C)   Future development. Development plans and master plans should be drawn to show all short-term and long-term plans of the applicant , including the general location of roads , lots and other features. It is expressly acknowledged that long-term plans are subject to change; however, to the extent that an applicant has the long-term plans, they should be disclosed. Areas for which no future phases are known or disclosed should be labeled as "future development" on the master plans and development plans for major subdivisions . Subdivision of any "future development" areas on minor subdivisions must meet § 153.046 of the Subdivision Ordinance. When any "future development" areas of major subdivisions are to be subdivided, the development must comply with this chapter, including review by Planning Board under § 153.049.

   (D)   Lot configuration and frontage. Where possible, side lot lines shall be at right angles or radial to the streets on which the lots face. Flag lots or lots which only have a narrow strip of land fronting the lot on a street  may be approved by the Planning Board and/or the Subdivision Administrator (only for minor subdivisions ) but only under unusual circumstances. The narrowest width of any lot abutting the right-of-way will be 30 feet. The 30 foot width may be waived for family subdivisions pursuant to § 153.047. Double-fronted lots should be used only when necessary.

(Ord. passed 3-1-2004; Am. Ord. passed 10-13-2005; Am. Ord. 2022-18, passed 12-8-2022)