The lot size, width, depth, shape, orientation and the minimum
building setback lines shall be appropriate for the location of the
subdivision and for the type of development and use contemplated.
Lot dimensions and area shall not be less than the requirements
of the zoning provisions.
Insofar as is practical, side lot lines shall be either at right
angles or radial to street lines.
Each lot must front upon an approved street with a right-of-way
width of at least 50 feet.
Through lots with frontage on two streets will be permitted
only under the following conditions:
A.
Where the length of the lot between both streets is such that future
division of the lot into two lots is improbable; and
B.
Access shall be to the street with the lower traffic function and
the portion of the lot abutting the other street shall be clearly
labeled on the plat, and in any deed, that street access is prohibited.
Where extra width has either been dedicated or is proposed for
widening of existing street, lots shall begin at such new or proposed
street line and all setbacks shall be measured from such line.
Two or more contiguous lots under the same ownership, regardless
of whether or not each may have been approved as portions of a subdivision
acquired by separate conveyance, or by other operation of law, and
if one or more of said lots should not conform with the minimum area
and/or dimension requirements for the zone in which it is located,
the contiguous lots shall be considered as a single lot and the provisions
of this title shall hold.
A.
Any nonconforming lots existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance
codified in this chapter which do not meet the definition of the previous
section may have a building permit issued for a permitted use without
an appeal for a variance, provided:
B.
Where the nonconforming lot abuts either a vacant lot or an oversized
developed lot, the issuance of a building permit may be delayed until
the approving authority determines the reasonableness of requiring
the applicant to acquire additional land to reduce or eliminate the
nonconformity. Where the resulting lot is still conforming, the yard
and height provisions may be reduced to the same percentage the area
of the undersized lot bears to the zone district requirements, except
that no side yard shall be less than half that required by this title,
or five feet, whichever is greater, and no building shall be required
to have a height less than 12 feet.
Whenever land has been dedicated or conveyed to the municipality
by the owner of a lot in order to meet the minimum street width requirements
or to implement the Official Map or Master Plan, and which lot existed
at the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the
Building Inspector shall not withhold a building and/or occupancy
permit when the lot depth and/or area was rendered substandard due
to such dedication and where the owner has no adjacent lands to meet
the minimum requirements.
Double-frontage and reverse-frontage lots shall be avoided except
where essential to provide separation of residential development from
traffic arteries or to overcome specific disadvantages of topography
and orientation. A planting screen easement at least 10 feet wide
shall be provided along the line of lots abutting such a traffic artery
or other disadvantageous use. There shall be no right of access across
such easement.
Where there is a question as to the shape and boundary line
of a lot or lots for their optimum use by a future occupant, including
such conditions as narrow or unduly elongated lots and other awkward
appearing angles or appendages, the reviewing board may withhold approval
of such lot or lots.
Residential lots fronting or arterial streets lots having reverse
frontage on arterial streets and lots backing on streams shall be
provided with 30 feet extra depth, which may include utilities easements.
Where there is a question as to the suitability of a lot or
lots for their intended use due to factors such as soil conditions,
rock formation, flood conditions or similar circumstances, the reviewing
board may after adequate investigation, withhold approval of such
lots or require remedial action before approval.
No single-family residential dwelling unit shall be permitted
to front on a primary road, a major arterial road, or on a controlled-access
highway except where no acceptable alternate access is available.
Lots backing on railroad right-of-way shall have additional
depth equal to no less than 25% of the depth of the majority of the
lots in the proposed subdivision. In the interest of maintaining the
safety and welfare of future residents of the lots backing on a railroad,
a protective fence and landscaped buffer screen shall be erected by
the subdivider, the type and location of which shall be subject to
the approval of the reviewing board.
If practical, lot sidelines shall be centered on street ends
where "T" intersections exist to prevent automobile lights from shining
into residences.
