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Article 7: Subdivisions Section 7.7: Lots Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 7-12 (C) No flag lot shall be permitted if it increases the number of access points onto an arterial or collector street. (D) The length of a flag lot between the street onto which it has access and the point where a lot dimension parallels the street shall be based on the size of the proposed regular lot. The following table indicates the allowed length of the flag portion of the lot based on the required minimum width of the regular lot (see example graphic). TABLE 7.7.4.D: LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS SIZE OF REGULAR LOT REQUIRED MINIMUM WIDTH OF REGULAR LOT LENGTH OF FLAG STAFF ALLOWED 40,000 sq. ft. to 1 acre 130 feet 308 to 336 feet 1+ acres to 2 acres 130 feet 337 to 671 feet 2+ acres 130 feet 672 to 700 feet [1] [1] Maximum length allowed Figure 7.7.4.D: Flag Lot Measurement Standards (E) The maximum length allowed on any flag lot is 700 feet. (1) The lot width and street frontage of a flag lot may be reduced to 35 feet. (2) The Planning Director may approve further reductions to a minimum of 20 feet where topographical conditions permit the construction of an adequate driveway within that width. (3) The Planning Director may also require greater widths where necessary to insure adequate access. (F) All flag lots created after October 3, 1988 shall be composed of contiguous land area, and that area shall not be divided by street right of way or other lots. A private road easement may divide a new lot only if all of the following criteria are met: (1) The land underlying the easement in the same ownership as the remainder of the lot; and (2) The proposed easement contains an existing road or driveway which is to be used for access to new lots; OR the proposed easement if located along a property line will have an irregular shape; and (3) The minimum lot area requirement can be met on one side of the road easement but not both sides. 177