Minimum lot and parcel sizes in the shoreland area are established
to afford protection against danger to health, safety and welfare,
and protection against pollution of the adjacent body of water.
A. In calculating the minimum area or width of a lot or parcel, the
beds of navigable waters shall not be included.
Minimum area and width for each lot or parcel.
A. The minimum area shall be 10,000 square feet and the minimum average
width shall be 65 feet.
(1) The width shall be calculated by averaging the shortest horizontal
measurements at the following locations:
(a)
The landward distance at the ordinary high-water mark between
the side boundary lines.
(b)
Distances at any angle point along the side boundary line.
(c)
The street/access boundary line.
(d)
The rear boundary line, where applicable.
Minimum area and width for each lot or parcel.
A. The minimum area shall be 20,000 square feet and the minimum average
width shall be 100 feet.
(1) The width shall be calculated by averaging the shortest horizontal
measurements at the following locations:
(a)
The landward distance at the ordinary high-water mark between
the side boundary lines.
(b)
Distances at any angle point along the side boundary line.
(c)
The street/access boundary line.
(d)
The rear boundary line, where applicable.
Except for lots which meet the requirements of §
338-29, a land use permit for the improvement of a lot or parcel having lesser dimensions than those stated in §§
338-27 and
338-28 shall be issued only if a variance is granted by the Board of Adjustment.