Lots shall conform to the following.
(A) Lot sizes. No subdivision plat in the area included in any zoning district shall be hereafter be approved by the city unless all lots shown meet the area requirements specified for that district in the Zoning Code.
(B) Lot lines. Side lot lines shall be essentially at right angles to straight streets and shall conform to the radius of curved streets.
(C) Width related to length. Narrow, deep lots shall be avoided.
(D) Corner lots. Corner lots shall have sufficient extra width to permit appropriate building setback from both streets or orientation to both streets.
(E) Uninhabitable areas. Land subject to flooding or which shall otherwise be deemed to be uninhabitable shall not be platted for residential purposes or for any other uses that may increase or create a danger to health, life, or property, or which may increase or create a flood hazard. Such land within a subdivision shall be set aside for other uses such as parks, green belts, or other open space.
(F) Back-up lots. Lots shall not back into such features as highways, arterial streets, shopping centers, or industrial properties, except where there is a minor access street provided. If a minor access street is not provided, such lots shall back into a landscaped easement along the rear at least 20 feet wide, in addition to the utility easement. This restricted access will minimize noise and protect the quality of outdoor living areas.
(G) Lot frontage. All rectangular lots shall have at least 75 feet of frontage upon a publicly dedicated street, or 50 feet if frontage is on the radial portion of a cul-de-sac. Variances may be permitted for an approved planned unit development.
(H) Future arrangements.
(1) Where parcels of land are subdivided into unusually large lots (such as when large lots are approved for septic tank operations), the parcels shall be divided, where feasible, so as to allow for future subdividing into smaller parcels. Lot arrangements shall allow for the ultimate extension of adjacent streets through the middle of wide blocks.
(2) Whenever such future subdividing or lot splitting is contemplated, the plan thereof shall be approved by the Commission prior to the taking of such action.
(Ord. 2006-01, passed - -2006)