(A) Parcel standards. The lot arrangement and design shall be such that all lots will provide satisfactory and desirable building sites properly related to topography and the character of adjacent development. All side lines of lots shall be at right angles to straight street lines or radial to curved street lines unless a variation of this rule will give a better street and lot plan. Double frontage lots shall not be permitted.
(B) Street standards.
(1) The character, extent, width, and location of all streets shall conform to any master plan or policies established by the Board of Trustees and shall be consistent and appropriate in their relationship to existing and planned streets, topographic conditions, public convenience, safety, and the proposed uses of the land to be served by the streets.
(2) Where a subdivision borders on or contains a railroad right-of-way or limited access highway right-of-way, a street approximately parallel to the right-of-way may be required.
(3) Half streets shall be prohibited, except when used as an addition to another half street which was platted and filed before the effective date of these regulations.
(4) No street names shall be used which will duplicate or be confused with the names of existing streets within the jurisdiction of the town. Street name changes shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A street name shall only be changed if the applicant shows that there will be a public benefit that clearly outweighs the public confusion that would be created by the name change.
(5) All streets shall be graded, and the roadway improved in accordance with standard specifications of the town.
(6) Curbs and gutters may be required on both sides of the street and constructed to standard specifications of the town.
(7) A 6-foot wide sidewalk is required on all arterials. A 4-foot wide sidewalk is required on all collectors and local streets.
(C) Utility requirements. Easements of at least 5 feet in width shall be provided and dedicated on each side of all rear lot lines (except where there are alleys) and alongside lot lines where necessary for poles, wires, conduits, storm and sanitary sewers, gas, water, and other mains.
(D) Public and open space requirements. The Board of Trustees may require adequate provision for suitable park land, playgrounds, or other recreational use in major subdivisions.
(Ord. 719, passed 11-9-2022)