(A) Any land division shall provide vehicular access to all homes within a land division for purposes of police and fire protection. The layout of the tract shall be such that blocks of 35 or more homes shall have access by two or more streets.
(B) Access for lots not fronting on a public street (flag lots). When a land division is proposed to create any lot(s) other than one(s) fronting directly on a public street or highway, access shall be provided of a width not less than as specified below as being the minimum width necessary to serve the maximum number of lots.
(1) Minimum access width per potential number of lots. Minimum access widths shall be provided in accordance with Table 7.65.050-1.
Table 7.65.050-1: Minimum Access Widths
Maximum Number of Potential Lots | Minimum Access Width (feet) | Maximum Ultimate Access Length (feet) |
One | 24 | 150 |
Two to four | 40 | 150 |
(2) Access surfacing. Prior to final inspection for occupancy of any building or structure relocated, erected, or constructed on any lot not fronting directly on a public street or highway, the full length of any required access shall be improved with concrete or asphaltic concrete surfacing, in accordance with city engineering standards and requirements, at a width of not less than 24 feet.
(Ord. 2019-286, passed 11-20-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-291, passed 12-18-2019)