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Staff debates formal definition for "irregularly shaped" and flagpole lots, seeks clearer setback measurement
Summary
Planning staff discussed whether to adopt a formal definition for "irregularly shaped" lots and flagpole (flag) lots and how to measure front-yard setbacks for such parcels; no formal action was taken and staff will research options and accept comments via email.
Planning staff discussed whether to adopt a formal definition for “irregularly shaped” lots, including so-called flagpole or “flag” lots, and how the city should measure front-yard setbacks for those parcels.
The discussion matters because the lack of a written definition leaves determinations to staff interpretation and can affect where houses may be sited and how many lots a developer can create. Staff described options ranging from a fixed technical definition to a set of illustrative examples and asked for further direction and public input.
Staff said the municipality currently relies on staff interpretation to decide whether a lot is “irregularly shaped,” and that a strict definition may be difficult to craft. One staff…
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