A. Any person desiring to improve property shall submit to the building official a survey of said premises and information on the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings, location of easements crossing the property, encroachments, and any other information which may be necessary to ensure conformance to city ordinances.
B. All buildings shall be placed so that they will not obstruct future public streets which may be constructed in conformity with existing streets and according to the system and standards employed by the city.
C. Except in the case of a planned unit development as provided for in chapter 96 of this title or as specifically allowed and stated in a respective zoning district, not more than one principal building shall be located on a lot. The words "principal building" shall be given their common, ordinary meaning as defined in section 11-2-3 of this title. In case of doubt or on any questions or interpretation the decision of the zoning administrator shall be final, subject to the right to appeal to the board of adjustment and appeals.
D. On a through lot, both street lines shall be front lot lines for applying the yard setback regulations of this title except in the case of a buffer yard fence or accessory building. In addition, no home on a through lot or corner lot in any residential zone shall be allowed direct access to any major collector or arterial street designated as such by the comprehensive plan, except as may be permitted by the city engineer.
E. In the case of properties which abut street easements, applicable setbacks shall be measured from the easement line and shall be related to roadway classification as identified in the Lakeville comprehensive plan, transportation plan, and subdivision ordinance 1 .
F. Outlots are deemed unbuildable and no building permit shall be issued for such properties, except in the case of public park facilities and essential services.
G. Lot Frontage and Access:
1. Each lot shall have frontage to an abutting, improved, and city accepted public street in compliance with the minimum lot width requirements of the respective zoning district, except as may be allowed by approval of a conditional use permit.
2. All lots shall have direct access to an abutting, improved, and city accepted public street except by approval of an administrative permit, subject to the following conditions:
a. The access shall comply with the provisions of chapter 19 of this title.
b. An ingress-egress easement shall be recorded for all properties utilizing the private access or upon which the private access encroaches.
(1) The width of the ingress-egress easement shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet to include area necessary for stormwater and snow storage in addition to the travelled portion of the access drive.
(2) The ingress-egress easement shall provide for regular maintenance of driveways and parking areas, subject to review and approval of the city attorney.
H. Except as may be allowed by conditional use permit and property subdivision, each lot shall have frontage and access directly onto an abutting, improved and city accepted public street. (Ord. 674, sec. 1, 7-17-2000; amd. Ord. 1080, 7-17-2023)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See title 10 of this code. |