(A) The size, shape, and orientation of lots in the subdivision shall be appropriate to the location of the proposed subdivision, to the type of development contemplated, and shall be designed in accordance with the specific development requirements of the zoning district within which the subdivision is located. The lot width, depth, frontage, lot area, developable area, building setbacks and building heights shall comply with the minimum requirements of the City of Page Chapter 152: Zoning Code, and the specific development requirements of the specific zoning district where the subdivision is located. Where unusual topography, rock outcroppings, soil conditions or drainage issues exist or prevail, special lot width, depth and area standards may be considered. (See § 154.055 Limited Modifications to Requirements). Innovative development approaches, such as a clustered development should be explored in the interest of producing unique, environmentally-sensitive projects.
(B) No remnants of property shall be left in the subdivision that does not conform to lot requirements, unless required for a private utility, a designated open space or other public purpose.
(C) All subdivisions shall result in the creation of lots which are capable of being lawfully built upon. Except for parcels or tracts to be maintained as open space, no subdivision shall create lots which are physically unsuitable for improvement due to size or shape, steepness of terrain, location of water courses, problems of sewage or driveway grades, or other natural physical conditions.
(D) Lots having double frontage shall be avoided except where necessary to provide separation of residential development from traffic arterials, to provide ingress and egress in commercial or industrial subdivisions, or to overcome specific disadvantages of topography and orientation.
(E) Corner lots may be required to be wider than interior lots to provide for the principal front yard and secondary street side yard setback requirements.
(F) Lot lines shall be located on or near the crest of ridges to preclude prominent line of sight building construction. Where feasible, the buildable area of a lot (i.e., the area within the setbacks) shall not be located on or near the crest of ridge lines.
(G) The construction envelope or buildable area on a lot shall be determined by the setback requirements for the lot and the location of easements and natural topographic features such as watercourses, rock outcrops, native vegetation and trees.
(Ord. 692-22, passed 5-11-2022)