(a) 
Conformity with the comprehensive master plan.
All subdivisions shall conform to the comprehensive master plan for orderly and unified development of streets, utilities, neighborhood design and public land facilities.
(b) 
Achieving desirable neighborhood development.
Residential subdivisions shall be designed to take advantage of the principles and general designs for neighborhood development as established by the comprehensive master plan and the planning and zoning commission in order to achieve the most advantageous development of the entire neighborhood unit in which the subdivision is located.
(c) 
Provision for future subdivision.
If a tract is subdivided into parcels larger than ordinary building lots, such parcels shall be arranged to allow logical further subdivision and the opening of future streets.
(d) 
Standards for site improvements.
All streets, alleys, sidewalks, utility installations and other site improvements required to be installed by the subdivider under the provisions of this article shall conform to the requirements of this chapter.
(Ordinance 1057 adopted 5/5/10)
(a) 
Public utilities.
Utility easements shall be provided for installation of utilities or appurtenances. Covenants shall be written into all deeds requiring 15-foot gates in all fences crossing easements. The engineer shall determine additional requirements for public utility easements.
(b) 
Drainage.
Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway, channel or stream, there shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines of such watercourse, and of sufficient width, as determined by the engineer, to accommodate further width or construction and allow access for maintenance.
(Ordinance 1057 adopted 5/5/10)
(a) 
General layout.
The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to:
(1) 
Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated;
(2) 
Zoning requirements for lot sizes and dimensions;
(3) 
Needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of street traffic;
(4) 
Limitations and opportunities of topography.
(b) 
Length.
In general block lengths along minor or secondary streets shall not exceed 1,400 feet or be less than 500 feet, and along major thoroughfares, block lengths shall not exceed 1,800 feet or be less than 900 feet.
(Ordinance 1057 adopted 5/5/10)
(a) 
General layout.
The size, width, depth, shape and orientation of lots shall be appropriate for the neighborhood in which the subdivision is located, and for the type of development and use contemplated in order to assure provision of proper open space and prevent overcrowding.
(b) 
Dimensions.
Lot dimensions shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) 
Residential lots, where not served by public or approved off-lot sewer, shall be at least 70 feet wide, 120 feet deep and have an area of at least 9,000 square feet. In addition, the planning and zoning commission shall request the city or county health office to cause a percolation test to be made, and shall require such lot areas as recommended by the health officer, but in no case less than 9,000 square feet.
(2) 
Where a residential lot backs up to a railroad right-of-way, high pressure gas line, industrial area or any other land use which may have a depreciating effect on residential property, and where no marginal access street or other street is provided at the rear of such lot, additional depth shall be required, not to exceed a total of 150 feet. Where a lot sides to any such traffic artery or other disadvantageous land use, an appropriate additional width shall be required. A planting screen, no-access easement, of at least ten feet shall be provided along the line of lots abutting such traffic artery or other disadvantageous land use.
(c) 
Orientation.
Residential lots may be oriented to take advantage of topography and the best relationship to the overall design of the neighborhood, and to minimize the effects of any surrounding depreciating land uses.
(1) 
The placing of residential lots facing directly upon a major thoroughfare shall be avoided, unless lots face a marginal access street parallel to such major thoroughfare. Lots should side or back to major thoroughfares and other depreciating land uses.
(2) 
The placing of lots at right angles to each other, with rear and side lot lines adjacent shall be avoided, when possible.
(3) 
Side lot lines shall be as nearly perpendicular as practicable to the street the lot faces, or radial to curved streets.
(d) 
Access.
Every lot shall be provided with adequate access to a public street, either by direct frontage on such street or by a public pedestrian accessway approved by the planning and zoning commission. Rear and/or side driveway access to major thoroughfares shall be prohibited.
(Ordinance 1057 adopted 5/5/10)