§ 19-179. Modification to required lot area and required yards  


Latest version.
  • (a) A dwelling together with its accessory buildings may be erected on a lot or plot having less than five thousand (5,000) square feet provided the same existed under one (1) ownership, this to include heirs at law or legators, by virtue or a recorded deed in the office of the register of deeds of New Hanover County prior to the original passage of this requirement in January 1961.

    (b) The following modification to required lot area and required yards shall apply in this case:

    (1) Front yards shall have no modification in front yards;

    (2) Rear yards shall have no modification allowed to required rear yards.

(Ord. of 8-19-03)