§ 4.03. LOTS.

Lots within subdivisions shall conform to the following standards.

A. Sizes and shapes.

1. The lot size, width, depth and shape in any subdivision proposed for residential use shall be appropriate for the location and the type of development contemplated.

2. Lot areas shall conform to the minimum requirements of the zoning ordinance for the district in which the subdivision is proposed.

3. Lot widths shall in no case be less than that required by the zoning ordinance and the Subdivision Control Act for the district in which the subdivision is proposed.

4. Whenever easements along the rear lot line exceed six feet in width, the depth of the line shall be increased by the width of the easement which exceeds six feet.

5. One family residential lots fronting on major thoroughfares shall be a minimum of 80 feet in width and 140 feet in depth with a front setback of 40 feet for R-1C, R-170, R-1B and R-2 Residential Districts. The R-1A Residential District shall be 100 feet in width and 140 feet in depth with a front setback of 40 feet.

6. Lots abutting a public walkway shall be considered corner lots.

7. Corner lots, including lots abutting public walkways, shall be provided with an additional 20 feet of width above that required by the zoning ordinance and the Subdivision Control Act for the district in which the subdivision is proposed.

8. Corner lots shall be provided a side yard setback abutting the side street equal to the front yard setback required for that district.

9. Building setback lines shall conform to the minimum requirements of the zoning ordinance.

10. Excessive lot depth in relation to width shall be avoided. A depth-to-width ratio of three to one shall normally be considered a maximum.

11. Lots and outlots intended for purposes other than residential use shall be specifically designed for such purposes and shall have direct access to a street and adequate provision for off-street parking and unloading all in accordance with the requirements of the zoning ordinance.

B. Lot arrangements.

1. All lots shall front or abut on only one street, except corner lots and lots located on a curve of a street and except for the cases covered in item 4 following. Variances may be permitted for approved planned unit developments.

2. Side lot lines shall be essentially at right angles to straight streets and radial to curved streets.

3. All driveways of corner lots shall exit onto minor streets and not major or secondary thoroughfares.

4. Residential lots abutting major thoroughfares or secondary streets, where marginal access streets are not practical, shall be platted with reverse frontage lots. In order to restrict access to the arterial street, to minimize noise and to protect outdoor living areas, an approved screen planting and berm shall be provided in a dedicated, non-access easement along the rear property line, which easement shall be at least 20 feet wide and in addition to the normal utility easement. A decorative masonry wall complying with the requirements of section 24.01 paragraph (B)(4) of Ordinance 278 as amended may be constructed in lieu of or in conjunction with the berm required by this section.

5. Residential lots extending through a block and having frontage on two local streets shall be prohibited.

6. Lots shall have a front to front relationship across all streets wherever possible except as provided for under section 4.02B,1. Any deviation shall require the review and approval of the Planning Commission.

(Ord. No. 196-C, § 1, 6-2-92)