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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Code.

Section PRP.02.08 — Density Provisions

(a) These provisions apply to any dwelling for human habitation and to any other type of structure.

(1) Minimum Set-back Requirements:

(A) Front: The minimum setback from the centerline of the Tribal or Town Roads shall be 63 feet, and 75 feet from the centerline of County Roads.

(B) Side: The minimum side-yard setback shall be 25 feet.

(2) Maximum Set-back Requirements:

(A) Front: The maximum setback from the centerline of the roadway shall be 300 feet. The structure must be within the 300 feet setback.

(3) Minimum Lot Size: The minimum lot size shall be one (1) acre for any dwelling, except for any mobile home approved under Section PRP.02.08(a)(6).

(4) Waterway setback: Exterior boundary of 100-year floodplain or minimum of 300 feet to nearest navigable waterbody, whichever is greater.

(5) Maximum of one dwelling per land assignment unless approved under (6).

(6) Assisted Family Member Clause:

(A) A mobile home may be used as a second residence to be temporarily placed on a lot and used as a dwelling for a family member of a person who has a land assignment. The needy family member must be an enrolled member or a parent of an enrolled member who is currently residing on the land assignment. The tribal member, or parent of an enrolled member who is in need of care will be defined as one who is mentally or physically disabled, an elder, who is in need of verifiable care. Each allowance will be made on a case by case basis with the Land Use Review Board making a recommendation to Tribal Council for a final decision.

(B) The mobile home to be added to the site must first meet proper inspection before placed onto land assignment, and sewer and septic must be inspected to be sure the sewer and septic can handle an additional home site. The mobile home may be connected to the existing water and sewer sanitation systems but then must be properly disconnected when no longer needed and the mobile home then must be moved off the site. All costs involving installation and connection will be paid by the holder of the land assignment. When care is no longer needed the connection must be removed within six (6) months.