6.2 Lot Measurement and Requirements

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6.2 Lot Measurement and Requirements

6.2.1 Definitions/Measurements

(A) Lot Area

Lot area refers to the amount of horizontal land area contained inside the lot lines of a lot or site. Public rights-of-way shall not be included in calculating lot size, except where specifically allowed by this Ordinance.

(B) Lot Width

Lot width refers to the horizontal distance between side lot lines. Lot width shall be measured as the distance between the side lot lines as measured at the front building line, provided that the width at the street property line is not less than 20 feet.

The average horizontal distance between the front lot line and the rear lot line.

6.2.2 General Lot Requirements

(A) Minimum Lot Dimensions

Any lot that is created, developed, used, or occupied shall meet the minimum lot area and lot width requirements set forth in Table 6.1-1 for the zoning district in which it is located, except as otherwise established in this Ordinance for particular uses. New lots shall also meet the lot development standards set forth in Section 8.1.5(C), Lots.

(B) Number of Principal Buildings or Uses Per Lot

For uses that require site plan approval pursuant to Section 3.9 of this Ordinance, there shall be no limit on the number of principal or accessory buildings or uses on an individual lot provided such structures and uses meet the other requirements related to setbacks, buffers and impervious coverage limitations contained within this Ordinance. However, there shall be no more than one principal single-family dwelling structure per lot in all residential districts where such uses are allowed.

Cary, NC Land Development Ordinance On-line VIC Version - This site last updated 3/4/2008

Note: This is not the official version of the Cary Land Development Ordinance