§ 9-209. Divided zoning, corner lot, parking lot requirements, and maximum size of square and configuration of street.

The following provisions apply to the districts established in this chapter:

(1)

Lots in two districts. Where a district boundary line as established in this chapter or as shown on the zoning map divides a lot which was in single ownership and of record at the time of adoption of this chapter, the use thereon and the other district requirements applying to the least restricted portion of the lot under this chapter shall be considered as extending to the entire lot, provided one-half or more of the area of the lot is in the least restricted district. The use so extended shall be deemed to be conforming;

(2)

Lots in business or industrial districts adjacent to residential zone. Where a lot in a business or industrial district abuts a lot in a residential district there shall be provided along the abutting lines a yard equal in width or depth to that required in the residential district unless the building is constructed of masonry fire resistant material as defined in the fire code;

(3)

Parking lots and driveways abutting residential district. Whenever a parking lot or a driveway to a parking lot is hereafter established in a commercial district so as to abut the side or rear line of a lot in a residence district a solid masonry wall, or a substantial sightly fence not less than five feet high and not more than six feet high, shall be constructed and maintained along the side or rear lot line. In addition, in all use districts, the lighting, including any permitted illuminated sign, on any parking lot or driveway shall be arranged so that there will be no annoying glare direct or reflected toward residence buildings or residence districts.

(4)

[Maximum size of squares.] All streets accepted into the maintenance system of the Town of Abita Springs shall be conformed into grids with squares at right angles. Those squares shall not be larger than 300 square feet. All lots created in such squares shall be of a minimum size of 100 feet by 150 feet. All properties developed shall provide for the connection into existing streets as provided in this subsection.

(Ord. No. 108, § 19.18, 9-4-79; Ord. No. 188, § I, 6-18-96; Ord. No. 302, 4-18-06)