Council advises percolation test, minimum lot sizes for potential five‑acre split
Council advised a landowner that subdividing a 5‑acre parcel would require each new lot to have at least 2.5 acres of suitable soil for primary and secondary well and septic sites; wetlands or low-lying areas may increase acreage requirements.
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A property owner asked about subdividing a 5‑acre parcel. Council guidance included a minimum of 2.5 acres per new parcel of soil suitable for both primary and secondary well and septic sites; if parts of the land include wetlands, swamps, or low-lying areas, additional acreage may be required for each lot.
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