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included from the M-119 road right of way a 40-foot scenic
greenbelt setback (which may be included within the 30,000-
square-foot minimum lot size) in which tree removal, clearing, or
construction was restricted. With the exception of these zoning
rules, the Federal, State, and local governments generally
allowed petitioners to do whatever they desired as to the portion
of the property zoned SR-2. The portion of the property zoned
SR-2 was large enough that it could probably be divided into four
building lots of 30,000 square feet each.
2. RR-2 Class
The RR-2 class is designed to accommodate cottage and
seasonal home development. The RR-2 class requires that each
building lot have a minimum size of 22,000 square feet with at
least one side measuring at least 100 feet. The portion of the
property zoned RR-2 also included from the high water mark a
60-foot waterfront setback in which building or development was
not allowed. The conservation easements included space that was
within this 60-foot limitation.
3. Exceptions to the General Zoning Rules
The required minimum lot sizes under SR-2 and RR-2 could be
smaller if the lots had central (e.g., from the municipality)
sewer and water. In the case of RR-2, the required lot size
would then be 12,000 square feet with at least one side measuring
at least 100 feet. The portion of the property subject to the
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