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e. minimum lot size. The diagrams illustrate two typical lot configurations with the septic field in front of the residence and the well behind. The total area of the lots shown in the diagrams would be needed to accommodate a well and septic tank under average conditions. The hatched areas indicate portions of the lot that would not be needed if public water were available. The cross- hatched area shows those portions that would not be needed for the septic tank and drain field if soil and topography conditions were ideal. It is recommended that forty - thousand (40,000) square feet remain the minimum lot size where both a well and septic tank are used. Another benefit of 40,000 square feet is that in the event that the zoning restrictions are ever applied in the unzoned townships, non- conforming lots would not be created. Where there is no well, the lot size could be reduced to 30,000 square feet while accommodating the residence and septic area. These figures would accommodate average situations, while providing a small buffer to account for variables such as lot design, house size, etc. Where there is both public water and sewer, minimum lot size is recommended to remain 15,000 square feet. Where an easement is proposed for use by another property, an additional area of 20,000 square feet is needed to accommodate a septic disposal system. The Ordinance Review Committee recommended that the minimum lot size for a lot served by a community well be no less than the lot size that would be required if a well were located on the property. A decrease in lot size for a community well would result in a higher density and more intensive use of groundwater. The proposed amendment also includes a text changes to make the provisions more easily understood. The proposal was presented to the Orange County Board of Health on July 26, 1990. The Board endorsed the amendment and a letter of support is attached. EXISTING AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVISIONS: IV -B -1. LOT STANDARDS The minimum lot size shall be as required by the adopted Comprehensive Plan, Orange County Zoning Ordinance, or the Hillsborough Zoning Ordinance whichever is applicable. a) Lots served by on site sewage disposal and water systems shall be at least 40,000 square feet. b) Lots served by public or community water and sewer shall comply with the appropriate Zoning Ordinance. c) Lots served by public or community water and sewer that are not governed by a Zoning Ordinance shall be at least 15,000 square feet.