(A) Conformity. Lots shall conform to the applicable minimum lot sizes, lot widths, setback and all other requirements as set forth in the borough zoning ordinance (as adopted by reference in Chapter 155 of this code of ordinances).
(B) Frontage. All lots shall front on a public or private street improved to meet borough standards or for which such improvements have been insured by the posting of an acceptable performance guarantee under this chapter.
(C) Ratio of depth to width. The average depth-to-width ratio of a lot shall generally not be greater than three to one, unless otherwise permitted by the Borough Council.
(D) Side lines. Side lines of lots shall abut and be approximately at right angles to straight streets and on radial lines to curved streets, unless otherwise permitted by the Borough Council. Pointed or very irregularly shaped lots shall be avoided. (See figures below.)
(E) Double frontage lots; planting strip.
(1) Double frontage lots shall ordinarily not be created except as needed to avoid direct vehicular access onto an arterial or collector street by individual driveways.
(2) On any residential lot that includes a rear yard directly abutting onto a collector or arterial street or expressway, such rear yard shall include a ten- foot deep planting strip along the back of the lot, with access across this strip clearly prohibited on notes on any approved plan (see figure below). In addition to any street trees required by § 154.172, this planting strip shall include evergreen plantings meeting the buffer yard requirements of the borough zoning ordinance (as adopted by reference in Chapter 155 of this code of ordinances). Any fencing in the rear of such lots shall be placed on the inside side of such plantings. Such plantings shall be placed so that they do obstruct safe sight distance.
(F) Remnants of land. If the remnants of land (other than rights-of-way) exist after subdividing, they shall be incorporated in existing or proposed lots.
(G) Bus stops.
(1) The developer of any residential land developments or subdivisions that involve 15 or more dwelling units shall contact the school district prior to submitting final plans to establish an acceptable and safe location for a school bus stop.
(2) The Planning Commission may require the developer of any major subdivision or land development to contact the local public transportation agency to seek an appropriate location for a public bus stop.
(Ord. passed 2-3-1992)