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Article 7: Subdivision l <br /> Section 7.7: Lois <br /> (C) No flag lot shall be permitted if it increases the number of access points onto an ar •rial <br /> or collector street. <br /> D) The length of a flag lot between the street onto which it has access and the poi't where a <br /> lot dimension parallels the street shall be based on the size of the proposed regular lot. <br /> The following table indicates the allowed length of the flag portion of the lot .ased on the <br /> required minimum width of the regular lot (see example graphic). <br /> TABLE 7.7.4.D: LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS <br /> SIZE OF REGULAR LOT REQUIRED MINIMUM WIDTH OF LENGTH OF FLAG STAFF <br /> REGULAR LOT ALLOWED <br /> 40,000 sq. . to 1 acre 130 feet 308 to 336 feet <br /> 1+acres t. acres 130 feet 337 to 671 feet <br /> 2+ acre 130 feet 672 to 700 feet [1] <br /> [1] Maximum length al,,wed <br /> Figure 7.7.4.D: Fla, Lot Measurement Standards <br /> Fla• of <br /> - - t <br /> Regular L• ' Length of Flag <br /> Staff Allowed <br /> Width of R-.ular Lot <br /> 1 <br /> Street <br /> (E) The maximum leng allowed on any flag lot is 700 fe:t. <br /> (1) The lot •dth and street frontage of a flag lot ma be reduced to 35 feet. <br /> (2) The P Inning Director may approve further reducti.ns to a minimum of 20 feet <br /> whe - topographical conditions permit the constructl'n of an adequate driveway <br /> wit'in that width. <br /> (3) ' e Planning Director may also require greater widths w'ere necessary to insure <br /> adequate access. <br /> (F) All f:g lots created after October 3, 1988 shall be composed of contis ous land area, <br /> an that area shall not be divided by street right of way or other lots. A •rivate road <br /> -:sement may divide a new lot only if all of the following criteria are met: <br /> (1) The land underlying the easement in the same ownership as the re' ainder of the <br /> lot; and <br /> (2) The proposed easement contains an existing road or driveway which is o be <br /> used for access to new lots; OR the proposed easement if located along : <br /> property line will have an irregular shape; and <br /> (3) The minimum lot area requirement can be met on one side of the road easem..nt <br /> but not both sides. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-12 <br />