1. 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 follow the guidelines of all zoning regulations.
2. Ordinarily, lots with excessive depth, in relation to width, shall be avoided.
3. Every lot shall abut on a public right-of-way dedicated as a street. If a subdivision utilizes a privately maintained driveway for its primary access, such a driveway shall meet the same required right-of-way width as a public street, and be maintained as a durable and dust-free surface.
4. Lots for residence purposes, other than cul-de-sacs, shall be at least 50 feet wide at the front lot line, in order to permit compliance with the side yard requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, and still be adequate for a building of reasonable width. Lots fronting cul-de-sacs shall be at least 37½ feet wide.
5. Lots larger than the minimum called for by the Zoning Regulations may be required where topographic or other considerations may limit the buildable or usable portion of such lots. This is especially applicable where a septic system is required for sewage disposal.
6. Corner lots for residential use should ordinarily be platted at a minimum of 15 feet wider than interior (non-corner) lots, in order to permit conformance with the setback required by for the side street.
7. Residential lots fronting on highways and major arterial streets should have extra depth to allow a comfortable separation between buildings and traffic flow.
8. Situations should be avoided where individual lots have both front and rear street frontage, or the only frontage is to the rear of the residence.
9. Side lot lines shall be at approximate right angles to the right-of-way line of the street on which the lot fronts. If other than a right angle, lots should be wider, in order to provide adequate side yard setbacks for buildings that could be constructed on lots at right angles to the front property line.
10. Front lot lines on curved streets shall be radial to the right-of-way line of the street on which the lot fronts.
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