1117.03 BLOCKS AND LOTS.

   (a)    Blocks. 

      (1)    Block lengths should usually not exceed 1600 to 1800 feet, or be less than 600 feet. Pedestrian crosswalks may be required under certain conditions, but should be avoided through proper block length and street arrangement whenever possible.

      (2)    The width of a block shall normally be sufficient to allow two tiers of lots, or to provide building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated.

      (3)    The depth and width of properties laid out or reserved for commercial and industrial purposes shall be adequate to provide for the off-street parking and service facilities required by the type of use and development contemplated. The permanent reservation of suitable buffer and easement areas may be required, where deemed essential. Such areas shall normally be made a part of abutting lots or building sites.

   (b)    Lots. 

      (1)    Size, shape and orientation. The lot size, width, depth, shape and orientation, shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and type of development and use contemplated. A length and width ratio of approximately two to one is considered desirable. Lot depth in relation to width shall normally not exceed a ratio of three to one.

      (2)    Lot dimensions. Lots shall conform in size to at least the minimum area and width requirements specified in the Zoning Ordinance of the particular Use District in which located. Business and industrial sites should be sufficient in width and depth to allow for proper vehicular access and appropriate parking area and spacing.

      (3)    Corner lots. Corner lots for residential use shall normally be platted wider than interior lots to permit appropriate building setback from and orientation to both streets.

      (4)    Side lot lines. Side lot lines shall normally be at right angles to the street or radial to curved streets, except when natural or cultural features suggest other suitable and appropriate locations.

      (5)    Double frontage lots. Double frontage lots shall be avoided except where essential to provide separation of residential development from major arteries or specific disadvantages of topography.

      (6)    Building setback line.

         A.    Building setback lines shall conform to the requirements specified in the Zoning Ordinance for the Use District in which located.

         B.    The established setback for detached accessory buildings at the rear or a corner lot shall not be closer to the street than the existing or established setback line for the main building on the adjoining butt lot, unless otherwise set forth in these Regulations.

      (7)    Access to streets. Every lot shall abut on a public street.

         (Ord. 46-1962. Passed 8-17-62.)