(A) Lots shall conform in width and area to the zoning district in which the subdivision is located.
(B) Lots of irregular shape and lots abutting a cul-de-sac shall have not less than the required front yard setback of the zone it is located in. If a lot diminishes in width front to rear, it shall be no less than the required lot width at a distance of 60 feet from its front line.
(C) Side lot lines shall be approximately at right angles to the right-of-way line of the street the lot faces.
(D) Every lot shall abut on a dedicated street.
(E) Where a subdivision abuts the right-of-way of a major thoroughfare, railroad or major overhead utility transmission line or an industrial or commercial zoning line, the Commission shall normally require location of a street approximately parallel to one lot depth distance from such right-of-way or zone and require lots with reverse frontage.
(Ord. 153, passed 5-20-69)
(F) Division of lots.
(1) The division of a lot in a recorded plat may be permitted upon the application in affidavit form addressed to the City Clerk, stating the reasons for the proposed division and the size of the resulting parcels. Provided that no such lot shall be divided into more than four parts and the resulting lots shall be not less in area than permitted by the city zoning ordinance and in no event shall any resulting lot be less than 65 feet at the front lot line or less than 12,000 square feet in area, unless served by both public sewer and water systems.
(2) No building permit shall be issued, nor any building construction commenced until the division has been approved by the City Council and the suitability of the land for building sites has been approved by the District Health Department.
(3) The division of a lot resulting in smaller area than prescribed herein may be permitted for the purpose of adding to the existing site or sites. Provided further that the remaining parcel shall be conveyed only to the owner or owners of the property immediately adjoining said remaining parcel.
(Ord. 152, passed 5-5-69)
Editor's note:
The city zoning ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk.