Bethel Zoning - Lot Requirements
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## Lot Requirements
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| Lot Requirements | | | | | | | | |
| **District** | **Minimum Lot Area** | **Minimum Lot Width** | **Minimum Lot Depth** | **Minimum Front Setback** | **Minimum Side/Rear Setbacks** | **Maximum Height of Structure** | **Detached Accessory Side/Rear Setbacks** | **Fixed Accessory Side/Rear Setback** |
| A/R | ¾ acre | 125 Feet | 125 Feet | 20 Feet | 10 Feet | 35 Feet | Lot Line | Fixed Accessory Side/Rear Setback |
| R | ¾ acre | 125 Feet | 125 Feet | 20 Feet | 10 Feet | 35 Feet | Lot Line | 10 Feet |
| R/C | ¾ acre | 125 Feet | 125 Feet | 20 Feet | 10 Feet | 35 Feet | Lot Line | 10 Feet |
| C | 1 acre | 150 Feet | 150 Feet | 60 Feet | 10 Feet | 35 Feet | Lot Line | 10 Feet |
| I | 1 acre | 150 Feet | 150 Feet | 60 Feet | 10 Feet | 35 Feet | Lot Line | 10 Feet |
### SPECIAL NOTATION:
Corner Lots as defined by this ordinance may front either street abutting the lot; however, the applicant must demonstrate that all required setbacks will be met to support proposed construction. If the selected street for the proposed construction is unable to meet minimum setbacks then the applicant will re-site the proposed construction to the other street frontage to meet all required setbacks. If neither street frontage is able to support the future construction, then the applicant must file for a conditional use permit as defined by this ordinance.
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