§ 32-84. Lots

(a) Lots shall conform to the minimum requirements of the established zoning district, except as noted in subsection (g) of this section.

(b) Each lot shall abut a dedicated, improved public street unless platted as an approved private street subdivision in accordance with this chapter. Lot width and access shall conform with the provisions of chapter 40, zoning, the comprehensive plan and any other applicable city regulation or ordinance. Lot access onto highway, arterial and collector streets is subject to approval by the city council, which may require a traffic study or other information prior to approval of the preliminary plat in order to fully study all access issues. In all cases, lots shall have a minimum of 50 feet of frontage along a dedicated, improved street.

(c) Irregular-shaped lots shall have sufficient width at the building line to meet lot width and frontage requirements of the appropriate zoning district, and shall provide a reasonable building pad without encroachment into front, side or rear yard setbacks or into any type of easement. Also, the rear width shall be sufficient to provide access for all necessary utilities, including access for driveways and solid waste collection when alleys are present. The city shall determine if all building lines conform with this and all city ordinances.

(d) Side lot lines shall be approximately at right or 90-degree angles, or radial to street right-of-way lines.

(e) Double frontage lots shall be avoided, except where they may be essential to provide separation of residential development from traffic arterials, or to overcome a specific disadvantage or hardship imposed by topography or other factors. Where lots have double frontage, building setback lines shall be established for each street side. Screening shall be provided in accordance with section 32-142

(f) Double frontage lots in residential subdivisions will not be allowed without providing appropriate screening, in accordance with section 32-142

(g) Lots that utilize septic tanks for wastewater disposal shall be at least the minimum size required by the on-site sewage facilities rules.

(h) Flag lots shall be prohibited and may only be approved as an exception by the city council.

(Ord. No. 549, § 10.232, 12-22-2009)