Lots within subdivisions shall conform to the following standards.
(A) Sizes and shapes.
(1) The lot size, width, depth and shape in any subdivision proposed for residential uses shall be appropriate for the location and the type of development contemplated.
(2) Lot areas and widths shall conform to at least the minimum requirements of Ch. 150 for the district in which the subdivision is proposed.
(3) Building setback lines shall conform to at least the minimum requirements of Ch. 150.
(4) Corner lots in a residential subdivision shall be platted at least ten feet wider than the minimum width permitted by Ch. 150.
(5) Excessive lot depth in relation to width shall be avoided. A depth-to-width ratio of three to one shall normally be considered a maximum.
(6) Lots intended for purposes other than residential use shall be specifically designated for such purposes and shall have adequate provision for off-street parking, setbacks and other requirements in accordance with Ch. 150.
(B) Arrangement.
(1) Every lot shall front or abut on a street.
(2) Side lot lines shall be at right angles or radial to the street lines.
(3) Residential lots abutting major thoroughfares or collector streets, where marginal access streets are not desirable or possible to attain, shall be platted with reverse frontage lots or with side lot lines parallel to the major traffic streets or shall be platted with extra depth to permit generous distances between building and such traffic-way.
(4) Lots shall have a front-to-front relationship across all streets where possible.
(5) Where lots border upon bodies of water, the front yard may be designated as the waterfront side of such lot provided the lot has sufficient depth to provide adequate setback on the street side to maintain a setback for all structures equal to the front setback on the street side as well as on the waterfront side.
(1979 Code, § 5.293) (Ord. 45, passed 6-6-1972; Ord. 156, passed 3-18-2003)