Each lot shall be designed to form a functional site for the type of development proposed, and its ancillary open space and lot lines shall not merely be considered as a geometric shape enclosing minimum requirements. Generally, lots shall be rectangular in shape. Triangular, elongated, or other shapes that restrict the development or utilization of yards shall be avoided where possible.
(a) Area and Width. The area and width of lots shall conform to the regulations set forth in the Zoning Code. Such provisions, however, shall be construed as minimum standards and not as optimum dimensions. Each lot shall have frontage on a public street unless otherwise permitted by the Planning Commission in a planned residential development.
(b) Depth. The depth of a lot shall not exceed three and one-half times its width. This ratio may be increased when the rear lot line abuts an arterial street, nonresidential development, or unusual topography or natural features.
(c) Corner Lots. Corner lots shall have extra width and depth to comply with the required front, corner-side, side and rear yard requirements, and to obtain appropriate orientation to both streets.
(d) Side Lot Lines. Side lot lines shall be designed to be at right angles to front lot lines, or radial to curved front lot lines, whenever practical. In the case of a T intersection, the lots that are directly opposite the terminating street shall be designed so that the side lot lines are located approximately on the projected centerline of the terminating street.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97; Ord. 75-2005. Passed 10-11-05.)