Definitions of Lot Types in Nevada City

In accordance with the zoning regulations of Nevada City, the code provides specific technical definitions to classify various lot types. These definitions are essential for determining setbacks, frontage requirements, and development potential for a given parcel.

Standard Lot Classifications

The following definitions establish the primary categories for lots within the city's jurisdiction:

• Corner Lot: A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets, provided that the angle of intersection is not more than 135 degrees [Section 17.12.220].
• Interior Lot: Any lot that is not classified as a corner lot [Section 17.12.250].
• Key Lot: Defined as the first interior lot to the rear of a reversed corner lot that is not separated from it by an alley [Section 17.12.260].
• Reversed Corner Lot: A corner lot where the side street line is substantially a continuation of the front lot line of the lot situated to its rear [Section 17.12.300].
• Through Lot: A lot that possesses frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets [Section 17.12.310].

Supplementary Definitions for Lot Boundaries and Dimensions

To further define how these lot types interact with zoning standards (such as yard requirements and lot coverage), the code includes the following supplementary definitions:

• Front Lot Line: For an interior lot, this is the line separating the lot from the street. For a corner lot, the owner may designate which street line serves as the front, provided that all yard space requirements are satisfied once that designation is made [Section 17.12.270].
• Rear Lot Line: The lot line located opposite and most distant from the front lot line. In cases involving irregular or triangular-shaped lots, it is defined as a line ten feet in length within the lot, parallel to and at the maximum possible distance from the front lot line [Section 17.12.280].
• Side Lot Line: Defined as any lot boundary line that is neither a front lot line nor a rear lot line [Section 17.12.290].
• Lot Depth: The horizontal distance measured along the longitudinal center line between the front and rear lot lines [Section 17.12.240].
• Lot Width: The horizontal distance measured between the side lot lines, at right angles to the lot depth, at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines [Section 17.12.320].

Note: While the provided document defines numerous lot types and associated line definitions, it does not explicitly define a "flag lot" in the provided sections.

Sections Cited

• 17.12.220 - Lot, corner
• 17.12.240 - Lot depth
• 17.12.250 - Lot, interior
• 17.12.260 - Lot, key
• 17.12.270 - Lot line, front
• 17.12.280 - Lot line, rear
• 17.12.290 - Lot line, side
• 17.12.300 - Lot, reversed corner
• 17.12.310 - Lot, through
• 17.12.320 - Lot width