(A) Blocks.
(1) The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to: provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated; zoning requirements; needs for vehicular and pedestrian circulation; control and safety of street traffic; limitations and opportunities of topography; and convenient access to water areas.
(2) Blocks shall be wide enough to allow two tiers of lots of minimum depth, except where fronting on major streets or prevented by topographic conditions, in which case a single tier of lots may be approved.
(3) Where deemed necessary by the Planning Board, a pedestrian crosswalk at least 15 feet in width may be required to provide convenient public access to a public area such as a park or school, to a water area, or to areas such as shopping centers, religious or transportation facilities.
(4) Block numbers shall conform to the county or town street numbering system, if applicable.
(B) Lots.
(1) All lots in new subdivisions shall conform to the zoning requirements of the district in which the subdivision is located. Conformance to zoning requirements means, among other things, that the smallest lot in the subdivision must meet all dimensional requirements of Chapter 151. It is not sufficient merely for the average lot to meet zoning requirements.
(2) Lots shall meet any applicable Alexander County Health Department requirements.
(3) Flag lots are discouraged, but may be permitted in unique circumstances with the approval of the Planning Board.
(4) Double frontage lots shall be avoided wherever possible.
(5) Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles to or radial to street lines.
(C) Easements.
(1) Easements for underground or above ground utilities shall be provided, where necessary, across lots or centered on rear or side lot lines. Easements shall be at least 25 feet wide for water and sanitary sewer lines and as required by the companies involved, for telephone, gas and power lines. The Town Commissioners will determine whether one easement is sufficient or whether several easements are necessary to accommodate the various facilities, and the subdivider shall provide the required easements.
(2) Where a subdivision is traversed by a stream or drainage way, a drainage easement shall be provided conforming with the lines of such stream and of sufficient width as will be adequate for the purpose.
(Ord. 01-2000, passed 6-27-00)