(a) Size and Width of Lots.
(1) Proportions. Where practical, the depth of a lot shall ordinarily be two and one-half times the width, but shall not exceed five times the width .
(2) Minimum lot size and width. Minimum lot size and width shall be controlled by the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance or the following minimums whichever is greater:
A. Central water and sewer.
Single family detached dwelling | 50' front 6000 sq. ft. |
Two family dwelling | 50' front 6000 sq. ft. |
Any lot containing more than two family units shall be increased in frontage by five feet and in area by 2,000 square feet for each additional unit more than two.
B. Water or sewer provided on the lot. When either the water supply or the sewage disposal is provided on the lot, the lot area for single family dwellings shall be not less than 15,000 square feet and have a width of not less than seventy-five feet.
C. Water and sewer provided on the lot. Where both water supply and sewage disposal are provided on the lot, the lot area for single family dwellings shall be not less than 20,000 square feet and have a width of not less than 100 feet.
D. In areas where sewage disposal or water supply, or both, is provided on the lot and more than one family unit is proposed the lot shall be increased in frontage by ten feet and in area by 5,000 square feet for each unit more than one.
(b) Location. All lots shall abut by their full frontage on a publicly dedicated street or a street that has received the legal status as such. Lots abutting on private streets or easements shall not be approved.
(c) Corner Lots. All corner lots shall have a minimum frontage of seventy-five feet measured at the building line.
(d) Double Frontage Lots. Lots fronting on two streets, other than corner lots shall ordinarily be prohibited.
(e) Side Lot Lines. Side lot lines shall normally be approximately at right angles or radial to the street line.
(f) Length of Blocks.
(1) A block shall be so designed as to provide two tiers of lots. A block shall not ordinarily exceed 1,400 feet in length or shall not be less than 500 feet in length. Where lot frontages are 100 feet or greater, the maximum block length shall not exceed 1,800 feet.
(2) In large blocks with interior parks, in exceptionally long blocks, at bus stops, or where access to a school or shopping center, is necessary, a crosswalk with a minimum right-of-way of twelve feet and a paved walk six feet in width shall be provided.
(Ord. 62-5165. Passed 4-24-62.)