Subdivision lots shall be adequate for the type of development and land use proposed and shall be in conformity with applicable provisions of this Ordinance.
A. A developer may request, at the time of submittal of a preliminary plat, use of the “20/20” option. This option allows twenty percent (20%) reduction of the lot area and lot width requirements for a maximum of twenty percent (20%) of the total number of lots. Such reduced lots must be so noted on the primary plat plans. The “20/20” option shall be available only to subdivisions located in the RM Medium Lot residential zone.
B. The lot size, width, depth and shape, grade, location and orientation, shall be in proper relation to street and block design and to existing and proper topographical conditions.
C. Where a primary structure spans multiple lot lines, for the purposes of development standard application, the outermost lot lines shall be considered for the assessment of front, side, and rear yard measurement.
D. Every lot or parcel shall have sufficient frontage and access to a public street designated, designed and improved in accordance with the terms of this Ordinance; provided, however, the Plan Commission may modify this requirement to include a private street. Frontage for lots facing a cul-de-sac turnaround shall be as approved by the Plan Commission.
E. Flag lots are expressly prohibited.
F. As a general principle:
1. Side lot lines shall be approximately at right angles or radial to street lines.
2. Corner lots shall be of sufficient size to permit required building setback and orientation to both streets.
3. Excessive lot depth in relation to width, or more than a proportion of 3.5 to 1, shall be avoided.
4. Lot driveways shall be so located, designed, and constructed as to provide a reasonable sight distance at intersections of a car behind the right-of-way line.
5. Where difficult problems of driveway curvature and excessive grades are likely to be present, the developer shall submit for Plan Commission approval the details of driveway location and grade before lot lines and building sites are finally determined.
(Ord. 20-29, § 2, 9-21-20)