(a) Purpose. The purpose of the block and lot standards is to continue existing block pattern in a manner that is compatible with site-specific environmental conditions.
(b) Standards.
(1) Blocks (exclusive of conservation subdivisions). Streets shall be designed to create blocks that consider interconnectedness, topography, solar orientation, views and other design features. The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to the following:
a. Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated;
b. Need for convenient access, control and safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation; and
c. Limitations and opportunities of topography.
(2) Lot dimension and configuration.
a. Lot size, width, depth, shape, and orientation and minimum building setback lines shall conform to Article 4, Zone Districts and Official Zoning Map, and shall facilitate the placement of buildings with sufficient access, outdoor space, privacy and view.
b. Depth and width of properties shall be adequate to provide for off-street parking, landscaping and loading areas required by the type of use and development contemplated.
c. All lots shall have frontage that is either adjacent to or directly accessible to a street. Street frontage shall typically not be less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot depth.
d. Corner lots for residential use shall have extra width to accommodate side elevation enhancements, such as porches and bay windows, the required building setback and utility easements on both street frontages. For a corner lot, the front of the lot is defined as the side having the shortest street frontage. In the case of a reverse corner lot, both sides abutting a street shall maintain a front yard setback.
e. Double frontage lots for residential shall not be permitted except where essential to provide separation of residential properties from arterial streets or commercial uses, or to overcome specific disadvantage of topography and orientation. A planting screen easement of at least ten (10) feet in width, across which there shall be no vehicular right of access, may be required along the property line of lots abutting an arterial or other disadvantageous use.
f. Residential lot access to adjacent street. Driveway access to a local or collector street from a single-family detached residential lot shall be limited to one driveway curb-cut or driveway access of no greater than twenty (20) feet in width. A circular drive in which each access to the local or collector street is less than ten (10) feet in width, separated by at least thirty (30) feet and which is constructed as an integral part of the overall architectural design of the single family residence may be considered as a single driveway access.
(Ord. 395 §3, 2016)