Combined Lots - Zoning

[Ryan Goldfarb]

Hi, all--

I'm exploring an opportunity on a 2-family property where most of the value is tied to the land. It's an oversized lot adjacent to a parcel zoned for high-density residential.

My goal is to acquire both lots and begin the entitlement process for a larger development.

Now for my question... If the lots are combined but fall within different zones, does one zoning designation take priority over the other? Obviously I'd prefer to leverage the high-density designation over the lower-density one, but is there any norm for how a zoning board will rule on this?

Thanks in advance!