Does a corner lot have two front setbacks?

Not always. Many codes define one front and a separate street-side yard, but the local ordinance and plat control.

Can the driveway use either street?

Only if legal, engineering and agency conditions permit the connection. Road classification, sight distance and spacing can restrict the choice.

What is a sight triangle?

It is an area near an intersection or driveway where obstructions may be limited to preserve visibility; definitions and dimensions are local.

Why does the mapped street edge matter?

Pavement, curb, right-of-way and property line are different features. Setbacks and legal relationships usually do not begin at the visible asphalt edge.

Corner Lot Site Plan Guide: Setbacks, Frontage and Driveways

Plan a house on a corner lot by distinguishing front and street-side setbacks, sight distance, driveway access, orientation, privacy, grading, and usable yard.

Identify how each boundary is regulated

Confirm the designated front, street-side or corner-side yard, interior side and rear using the applicable plat and zoning definitions. The architectural front door, mailing address and shortest street edge may not control the legal classification. Apply the correct offset to each role.

Evaluate both streets as access choices

A garage may face either street only if curb access, road classification, sight distance, grade, utility conflicts and local driveway-spacing rules support it. Keep the distinction between a street edge and the selected front-yard role. One controls access context; the other controls a zoning offset.

Protect the intersection and public realm

Corner visibility triangles, right-of-way, sidewalks, curb ramps, drainage structures and utility equipment can reduce usable frontage. Do not place walls, landscaping or buildings based solely on the apparent pavement edge. Confirm the property and right-of-way relationships.