11E-509 Lot Requirements A

Lot size, width, depth, shape, and orientation, and minimum building setback lines shall be in compliance with the zoning district in which the property is located and compatible with the location of the subdivision and the type of development, and preserve solar access to adjacent properties and buildings, B. Whenever a proposed subdivision contains lot(s), in whole or in part, within the floodplain, or which contain land with a slope in excess of twenty-five (25) percent based upon natural contours, or create corner lots at the intersection of two or more streets, building envelopes shall be shown for the lot(s) so affected on the preliminary and final plats. The building envelopes shall be located in a manner designed to promote harmonious development of structures, minimize congestion of structures, provide open space and solar access for each lot and structure. Also, building envelopes shall be located to promote access to the lots and maintenance of public utilities, to minimize cut and fill for roads and building foundations, and minimize adverse impact upon environment, water courses and topographical features. Structures may only be built on buildable lots. Lots shall only be created that meet the definition of "buildable lot.” Building envelopes shall be established outside of hillsides of twenty-five (25%) percent and greater and outside of the floodway, C. Corner lots shall have a property line curve or corner of a minimum radius of twenty-five (25) feet unless a longer radius is required to serve an existing or future use, D. Side lot lines shall be within twenty (20) degrees to a right angle or radial line to the street line, E. Double frontage lots shall not be created. A planting strip shall be provided along the boundary line of lots adjacent to arterial streets or incompatible zoning districts. Should a double frontage lot(s) be created out of necessity, then such lot(s) shall be reversed frontage lot(s), F. Minimum lot sizes in all cases shall be reversed frontage lot(s), G. Every lot in a subdivision shall have a minimum of twenty (20) feet of frontage on a dedicated public street unless the Council approves a private street.