(a) Flag lots are permitted when a parcel lacks sufficient street frontage for more than one lot or parcel. This parcel may be subdivided to create a flag lot; provided that the access drive for the flag lot shall be the sole access for only one lot and shall have a minimum width of 12 feet. The director may allow dual access of an access drive after consultation with the director of transportation services (see Figure 21-4.1).
(b) The lot area excluding the access drive used for ingress and egress shall be not less than 80 percent of the minimum lot area required for the zoning district. The total lot area shall meet the minimum lot area standard for the zoning district.
(Added by Ord. 03-37)
(c) The lot width and lot depth of the flag lot shall be not less than the required minimum lot width and depth of the underlying zoning district, with the lesser dimension qualifying as lot width. Dimensions shall be measured as average horizontal distances between property lines, with the lot width being measured at right angles to lot depth.
(d) The location of the access drive shall be subject to the approval of the director.
(e) The finished grade of any portion of the access drive shall not exceed 19 percent, with provisions for horizontal and vertical curves for adequate vehicular access. The director may allow a steeper grade when necessary because of topography, subdivision lot arrangement, and design. In granting a steeper grade, the director shall consult with the fire department for their consideration and recommendation, and the director may impose conditions including but not limited to installation of fencing, walls, and safety barriers.
Whenever the finished grade exceeds 12 percent, a reinforced concrete pavement shall be installed. An alternative roadway pavement may be installed with the approval of the director.
(f) The minimum yards for a flag lot shall be the minimum side yard required of a zoning lot in the applicable zoning district.
(1990 Code, Ch. 21, Art. 4, § 21-4.20) (Added by Ord. 99-12)