The size, shape, and orientation of lots shall be appropriate for the location of the proposed development or subdivision and for the type of development contemplated and shall conform to the following:
5.10.1 CONFORMANCE WITH OTHER REGULATIONS
Every lot shall have sufficient area, dimensions, and street access to permit a principal building to be erected thereon in compliance with all zoning and other requirements of this ordinance.
5.10.2 SIDE LOT LINE CONFIGURATION
Side lines of lots should be at or near right angles or radial to street lines.
5.10.3 LOT LINES AND DRAINAGE
Lot boundaries shall coincide with natural and pre-existing manmade drainageways to the extent practicable to avoid lots that can be built upon only by altering such drainageways.
5.10.4 LOTS ON ARTERIAL OR MAJOR STREETS
Major subdivisions shall not be approved that permit individual residential lots to directly access on to arterial or major streets.
5.10.5 STREET ACCESS
All lots shall front upon, and have access to, a public street built in accordance with town and/or NCDOT standards.
5.10.6 FLAG LOTS PROHIBITED
Flag lots shall be prohibited except where required due to extreme topographic circumstances or site conditions. A flag lot shall contain only one single-family dwelling with a flagpole maximum length of 300 feet. The minimum width of the flagpole shall be 25 feet.
5.10.7 BUFFERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
A. When a major subdivision abuts an arterial or major street, a Type A buffer shall be required between the property lines of the newly subdivided lots and the right-of-way. Existing vegetation may be used as approved on a case by case basis by the Administrator. See the illustration below for a typical streetyard buffer.
B. Streetyard, land use and environmental buffer areas (such as stream buffers, drainageways, special flood hazard areas, wetlands, etc.) may be included within residential lots only when all of the following conditions are met:
1. The subdivision is limited in size and has no property owners' association; and
2. The buffer is placed within a permanent conservation easement.
C. Any required buffer yard, including those required as a zoning condition, for a residential development shall not be credited toward meeting the minimum lot size requirements.
(Ord. passed 2-14-2017; Ord. 2022-06, passed 7-13-2021; Ord. passed 2-15-2022)