(A) The width of blocks should be sufficient to allow two tiers of lots. Blocks shall not be less than 400 feet, and shall not exceed 1,320 feet in length, unless the Plan Commission determines that a longer length will not be detrimental to local traffic flow.
(B) In any subdivision or part of a subdivision proposed for residential uses, the minimum width and area for lots shall conform to the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
(1) If sanitary sewers are not available, the developer shall receive from the County Health Department prior to preliminary plat approval a letter indicating the soils in the subdivision are generally acceptable for the subdivision. Before the final approval, a letter is required from the Health Department stating that all lots are approvable for individual septic systems.
(2) All lots shall front on a dedicated public or approved private road.
(3) Building setback lines shall be established behind road and street right-of-way lines, as prescribed for front yards in the zoning ordinance.
(4) All lots must be in compliance with the Thoroughfare Plan. Lots shall not be designed in such a manner that there would be insufficient area remaining to build on after building setback lines and thoroughfare setback lines are established in accordance with the zoning ordinance and the thoroughfare plan of the county code of ordinances.
(5) The side lot lines should be at right angles or radial to road lines.
(6) Double frontage and reverse frontage lots shall be discouraged except where necessary to provide separation of residential development from arterial roads or to overcome specific disadvantages of topography and orientation.
(7) Easements for utility lines along the rear lot line and along the side lot line should be provided where necessary. These easements shall not be less than ten feet in width (five feet on either side of the lot line).
(Ord. 18-2007, passed 12-18-2007)