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Committee questions 135° corner-lot standard but hears case for numeric clarity
Summary
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.
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.
A staff participant argued a numeric rule helps enforcement: "135 is halfway between 45 and 90," and that a set number makes the line between an intersection and a straight-line approach clear for setback and frontage calculations. The committee left the provision on the table for additional research and suggested staff look for precedent and practical examples before committing to a numeric angle.
