The shape and orientation of lots shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development and use contemplated. Lots shall be arranged as to permit a variety of house types, to provide side yards for desirable access, light, air, privacy and safety from fire hazards, to provide for setbacks from the street line and to allow sufficient space for household purposes.
(a) The lot width, depth, shape and orientation shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development and use contemplated.
(b) Lot dimensions and building setback lines shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Code for the respective use district.
Depth and width of properties reserved or laid out for commercial and industrial purposes shall be adequate to provide for the off-street service and parking facilities required by the type of use and development contemplated in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 1282 of the Zoning Code.
(c) The subdividing of the land shall be such as to provide each lot, by means of a public street, with satisfactory access to an existing public street.
(d) Double frontage and reverse frontage lots should be avoided except where essential to provide separation of residential development from traffic arteries or to overcome specific disadvantages of topography and orientation. A planting screen easement of at least ten feet, across which there shall be no right to access (Appendix), shall be provided along the line of lots abutting such a traffic artery or other disadvantageous use.
(e) Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines.
(Ord. 1970-232. Passed 9-15-71; Ord. 98-114. Passed 9-1-98.)