The size, shape and orientation of lots shall be appropriate for the location of the proposed subdivision and for the type of development contemplated, and shall conform to the Zoning Code and to the following specifications. In the event of a conflict, whichever provision has the higher standard shall prevail.
(a) Lots for residential use shall be at least sixty feet wide at the building line, 120 feet in depth and 7,200 square feet in area, except as provided in subsection (g) hereof.
(b) Every lot shall abut on a street, or on an officially approved cul-de-sac.
(c) Double frontage lots shall be avoided if possible.
(d) Side lot lines shall be approximately at right angles to the street line on which the lot faces.
(e) Where the tract is subdivided into larger parcels than normal building lots, such parcels shall be arranged so as to allow for the logical resubdivision of such parcels and for the planned openings of future streets and extensions of existing streets.
(f) Corner lots shall have extra width sufficient for maintenance of building lines on both streets.
(g) Lots for residential use which, at the time of passage of this section, have two or more homes located on the lot, may be subdivided pursuant to the following guidelines:
(1) Such lots shall currently have two or more existing houses located on one lot as of the day of passage of this section.
(2) The split should be accomplished in such manner as to comply as much as practicable with current subdivision, building and zoning regulations. Consideration should be given to existing improvements, possible future improvements, underground utilities and minimum setback requirements, when planning how the lot is to be split.
(3) Should the houses be serviced by common water and/or sewer lines, additional services shall be installed prior to the approval of the split, to enable each house to have a separate water and sewer lateral.
(4) Should there be fewer than one driveway to each house, the owner shall either:
A. If possible, install additional driveways to enable each house to have a separate driveway; or
B. Have the drive(s) listed in the common drives ledger at the Portage County Recorder's Office.
(5) Should underground utilities on one of the proposed lots to be created encroach upon the other lot or lots, the necessary easements shall be recorded as a part of the lot split.
(6) The Chief Building Official shall be prohibited from issuing any further building permits to erect or remodel any structure such that there shall be created more than one single-family home on any one lot.
(7) All such splits shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to their recording.
(Ord. 1981-67. Passed 11-2-81.)
(Ord. 1981-67. Passed 11-2-81.)