The following requirements are applicable to all subdivisions within the city.
(A) The size, shape and orientation of lots shall be appropriate for the location of the proposed subdivision and for the type of development contemplated. Lot dimensions shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Code.
(B) Excessive depth in relation to widths shall be avoided. A proportion of not more than three to one normally shall be considered appropriate.
(C) Every lot shall abut on a street. Lots for residential purposes shall meet the size requirements of the Zoning Code, and also the requirements relative to building setback and side yard requirements.
(D) Residential lots fronting on arterial and collector streets should have extra depths to permit deep setbacks for the buildings.
(E) Double frontage lots and reversed frontage lots shall not be platted except as herein before permitted under § 152.067.
(F) Side lot lines shall be approximately at right angles to the right-of-way line of the street on which the lot fronts.
(G) Narrow, triangular lots, unusual shapes, and lots not permitting at least a 26-foot width house with side yards and driveway, rear yards and front yards are prohibited. No plat will be accepted that contains lots undesirable for building, property subject to recurrent flooding, property at grades greater than 8% or other factors that may cause the properties to be marginal in building operations and cause the property to be returned for property taxes.
(Ord. 232, passed 11-1-2000)