The size, shape and orientation of lots shall be appropriate for the location of the proposed subdivision, and for development contemplated in compliance with applicable zoning restrictions and the provisions set forth herein.
(A) Energy conservation technologies. The developer is encouraged to provide to the maximum extent possible lots with suitable orientation for the application of energy conservation technologies.
(B) Width and depth variances. Excessive variances in the relationship of width and depth should be avoided. A proportion between one to one and two and one-half to one will normally be considered appropriate.
(C) Abutting on street. Every lot shall abut an approved street.
(D) Lot arrangement. The lot arrangement shall be such that there will be no foreseeable difficulties, for reasons of topography, shape, size or other conditions in securing a building permit to build on all lots in compliance with zoning ordinance requirements.
(E) Side lot lines. Where practicable, side lot lines shall be approximately at right angles to street lines or radial to curving street lines.
(F) Corner lots. Corner lots for residential use shall be platted in such a manner as to allow for erection of buildings, observing the minimum front and exterior side yard setback requirements.
(G) Double frontage; reversed frontage; screening. Double frontage or reversed frontage lots shall be avoided except where necessary to provide separation of residential development from traffic arterials, or to overcome specific disadvantages of topography and orientation. A fencing or planting screen of at least ten feet in width shall be provided along the portion of the lots abutting such a traffic artery or other use where screening is required. There shall be no right of access across a fencing or planting screen easement except for service to utilities.
(H) Access. Lots shall not, in general, derive access exclusively from a primary or secondary arterial street. Where driveway access from a primary or secondary arterial street may be necessary for several adjoining lots, the Planning Commission may require that such lots be served by a combined access drive in order to limit possible traffic hazard on such street.
(Prior Code, § 11-6-5) (Ord. 594, passed 8-5-1997)