Existing landlocked lots within the residential zoning district, defined as a lot that does not adjoin a public street by at least thirty-five (35) feet and therefore does not meet the requirement that the lot has a minimum frontage on a public street of thirty-five (35) feet, may nevertheless be developed for one single-family dwelling unit if the lot otherwise meets the zoning requirements of the zone in which the lot is located and provided that the lot has a recorded easement of ingress and egress to and from a public street which is appurtenant to the lot and which meets the following requirements:
(a) A private easement with a minimum continuous width of twenty-five (25) feet is acquired from intervening property owners; provided, however, an easement with a minimum continuous width of less than twenty-five (25) feet and a maximum length of three hundred (300) feet may be permitted only in situations where an easement with a minimum continuous width of twenty-five (25) feet would create a nonconformity for this chapter;
(b) The recorded documents creating the easement that public service, utility, and emergency personnel and vehicles shall have freedom of ingress and egress to and from the landlocked property;
(c) The recorded documents shall include a maintenance agreement specifying the party responsible for maintaining the easement and its traveled surface;
(d) The easement must have an all-weather surface of gravel, concrete, or asphalt with a minimum continuous width of ten (10) feet to ensure access of public service, utility, and emergency personnel and vehicles;
(e) Landlocked lots shall not be subdivided.
(Ord. of 1/10/05; Ord. of 12/6/10; Ord. of 6/28/21)