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Town of Tiverton Zoning Ordinance
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§ VI-9

Merger of lots by "use."

  • a. Under the following specified conditions a single lot with one principal structure contiguous to one or more adjoining lots, and under the same ownership as the single lot, shall be merged with the contiguous adjoining lot(s); all such lots shall be considered as an undivided parcel of land for the purposes of this section, and no single lot or portion thereof shall be used in violation of the lot width and area requirements of article V. These conditions are:

    • 1. Where that principal structure occupies a portion of the contiguous adjoining lot(s);

    • 2. Where the individual sewage disposal system serving that principal structure occupies a portion of the contiguous adjoining lot(s);

    • 3. Where an accessory structure to that principal structure occupies a portion of the contiguous adjoining lot(s);

    • 4. Where a portion of the contiguous adjoining lot(s) is used to fulfill the off-street parking, loading or unloading requirements of this section for the principal structure.

  • b. However, if the above conditions are removed, such merged undivided parcels of land may be considered for subdivision in accordance with the town land development and subdivision regulations.

(Ord. of 3-22-04)