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Lot Requirements. The lot standards for both the R -1 and Shoreland Overlay District are as follows: Lot Area - 10,000 Sq.Ft. Lot Width - 75 Feet Variance Reczuest. Section 922 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that a variance from the terms of this Ordinance shall not be granted unless it can be demonstrated that: a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved. (1) Special conditions may include exceptional topographic or water conditions or, in the case of an existing lot or parcel of record, narrowness, shallowness, insufficient area or shape of the property. (2) Special conditions and circumstances may not be primarily economic in nature. b. Literal interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this Ordinance. c. The special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. d. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. e. A genuine hardship exists in complying with the literal terms of this Ordinance. Pros 1. Applicant states City installed two sewer connections to property. Applicant was assessed for both connections. Applicant could be deprived of use of second sewer hook up. 2. After lot split, the lot with the existing house will become the non - conforming lot. Split will not create situation where construction on new lot will require setback variances. 3. Granting of variance would not appear to be detrimental to public health or welfare to other property. Density would be increased by one unit. Overall density in vicinity is 2 Page 20