(a) All lots shall have the required frontage on an improved public street or an approved private street.
(b) Lots in subdivisions located within the City of Lancaster shall meet the dimension and area requirements of the zoning district in which such subdivision is located. Residential lots that are located outside the zoning authority of the City of Lancaster but within the subdivision jurisdiction of this Ordinance shall conform to the zoning requirements of the jurisdiction in which they are located. All lots shall also meet the following requirements:
(1) All residential lots shall be approximately rectangular in shape, and should not have a depth in excess of three (3) times their width, except where extra depth is necessary due to topography and/or natural conditions, or to meet other requirements of the Subdivision Regulations.
(2) Double frontage and reverse frontage lots should be avoided, except where required to provide separation from arterial streets, or to overcome specific conditions of topography and/or orientation. In such cases, an easement or reserve strip shall be provided along the rear lot line across which there shall be no vehicular access.
(3) Whenever possible, residential subdivisions shall be designed so that corner lots have a larger area than interior lots.
(4) Whenever possible, side lot lines should be at right angles or radial to street lines.
(5) Necessary easements shall be provided along side and rear lot lines for utility lines and storm water drainage.
(6) Easements shall be provided on both sides of any open drainage course, for the purpose of widening, deepening or general maintenance. Such easements shall be a minimum of ten feet (10’) on both sides, or the total width required to maintain surface routing paths pursuant to Chapter 1109.05 above, whichever are greater. In no case shall a fence or any other obstruction be constructed on this easement.
(Ord. 5-01. Passed 2-26-01.)