Committee questions 135° corner-lot standard but hears case for numeric clarity

Dec 11, 2025

Members questioned an unusual 135° numeric threshold in the draft defining corner lots but were told a numeric standard can make enforcement of setbacks and frontage rules clearer.

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The committee debated a draft provision that uses a 135-degree angle to distinguish a corner lot from other lot types. Several members said they had not seen that precise number used before and questioned whether the ordinance needs a numeric threshold; others argued a clear numeric standard removes ambiguity for permit reviewers and applicants.

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