(A) All lots shall abut on a dedicated street of right-of-way.
(B) Side lines of lots shall be at approximately right angles to straight streets and on radial lines on curved streets. Some variation from this rule is permissible, but points or very irregular lots shall be avoided. For hillside areas, side lines of lots shall be located as to provide the most suitable building site.
(C) Minimum lot areas, widths and building setback lines shall be as provided in the Zoning Code for the district in which the subdivision is located within the incorporated area of the city, except that where a water main supply system or a sanitary sewer system is not available, the lot area necessary to install a private water supply or sewage disposal system on the lot in accordance with the Hamilton County Board of Health or the Ohio Department of Health, shall become the minimum lot area.
(D) Panhandle lots shall be discouraged and may only be approved if necessitated by unique topographic features or other special physical conditions as deemed necessary by the Planning Commission. The panhandle portion of the lot shall have a minimum width of 20 feet at the road.
(1) The stacking of panhandle lots shall be prohibited.
(2) The minimum lot size for panhandle lots in any residential district shall be 150% of the minimum lot size as set forth in the underlying zoning district regulations.
(E) Through lots shall be avoided wherever possible. Where through lots do exist, the minimum front yard setback shall be required wherever the lot abuts a right-of-way.
(F) Lot design for all residential subdivisions shall utilize the minimum front yard building setback stated in the underlying zoning district as the basis for determining lot width.
(G) Any major subdivision providing for common area amenities and uses including but not limited to: landscaped areas, swimming pool and other recreational uses, gateway sign areas, stormwater detention or retention facilities and other similar common use areas shall be wholly located within a dedicated lot with proper title and interest held by a home owners association or similar property owners association for the proposed development.
(Ord. 09-3306, passed 10-15-09)