7(a) Metes and Bounds Subdivision

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property. Fencing shall only be constructed closer than 10 feet from the surface of a public road with the pernussion of the Planning Commission and in all cases not within the public right- of-way. Materials shall consist of usual fencing materials with posts and fence of inetal, wood, concrete,brick or smooth wire. Bazbed or electrified wire is allowed only with the peimission of the Planning Commission. Section 17-9.4 DESIGN LAYOUT STANDARDS-MINIMUM 1. The land shall be properly zoned and suitable in its natural state for the intended purpose with minimal alteration required. Land subject to flooding, land below the ordinary high water mark, wetlands, areas with high water table,bluffs, lands with slopes exceeding 25% or land containing other significant constraint(s) upon future intended usage, shall not be considered in the minimum size of a lot. The suitability analysis for each lot shall also consider soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential, inadequate water supply or sewage trea.tment capabilities, near-shore aquatic conditions unsuitable for water-based recreation, important fish and wildlife habitat, presence of significant historic sights, or any other feature of the natural land likely to be hannful to the health, safety, or welfare of future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community. 2. All non-confornung structures and uses shall be brought into conformity during the subdivision process, except as specifically waived by motion of the Planning Commission. 3. Each lot sha11 be adjacent to public sewer or shall have a muumum contiguous lawn area that is free of limiting factors sufficient for the construction of two standard soil treatment sewage systems. 4. Provisions for water based recreation where near shore aquatic conditions are unsuita.ble for direct access. 5. Lot areas and dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Chapter,without variance. 6. Lot layouts shall be compatible with the existing layout of adjoining properties and/or shall not constrain the future development of adjacent properties if those properties were to be developed as per the Pequot Lakes Land Use and Subdivision Ordinance. 7. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles to straight road lines or radial to curved road lines, radial to lake or stream shores, and shall not contain bends or jogs unless topographic conditions necessitate a different arrangement. Existing structures shall not be construed to be a topographic condition. Pequot Lakes Staff Report �(a)-4 April i9,2oi8