11.2 LOT STANDARDS
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The official Fountain Green code is at http://fountaingreencity.gov/government/planning-and-zoning/index.html.
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A. The minimum area and dimensions of all lots shall conform to the requirements of the zone district in which the lot is located.
B. All lots or parcels created by a subdivision shall have direct access with frontage on a dedicated street improved to standards hereinafter required. Private streets shall be permitted only as recommended by the Planning Commission. Land designated as public right-of-way shall be separate and distinct from lots adjoining such right-of-way and shall not be included in the area of such lots.
C. All subdivisions shall result in the creation of lots that are developable and capable of being built upon. A subdivision shall not create lots and no building permit shall be issued for any lots that would make building or access impractical due to size, shape, steepness of terrain, location of watercourses, problems of sewerage or driveway grades, or other physical conditions, except where such lots are suitable and dedicated for a common open space, private utility, or public purpose as determined by the Planning Commission.
D. The side lines of all lots, so far as possible, shall be at right angles to each street on which the lot faces, or approximately radial to the center of curvatures. Exceptions may be made to this requirement where considerations for solar orientation are involved.
E. Corner lots or potential corner lots for residential use shall be planned to meet the required front setback requirements of both streets.
F. A City boundary line shall not divide a lot. Each such boundary line shall be made on a lot line.
G. Subdivision lot numbers shall begin with the number “1” and shall continue consecutively through the subdivision with no omissions or duplications; no block designations shall be used.
H. Not more than one dwelling unit shall occupy any one lot.
I. No area needed to meet the minimum lot size and setbacks, parking, or other requirements of the Fountain Green City Land Use Ordinance for a lot or building may
Final copy approved by Fountain Green City Council February 18, 2008. Minor changes to 11.3E April 19, 2012. Amended 11.6A and 11.19/20 October 18, 2012. Amended 11.6A September 27, 2018, Subsection 11.31 added October 10, 2019. Subsection 11.32 added July 21, 2022. Added subsection 11.6 A and corrected 11.6 C January 18, 2024. Add section 11.7 new B August 15, 2024. Section 11.33 added June 19, 2025.
be sold or leased away from such lot or building for the purpose of installing any kind of structure.
J. No subdivided lot may be changed except as provided by lot line adjustments or subdivision plat changes as permitted in Chapter 10.