§ A361-19. Lots.  


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  • A. 
    Lot width, depth, shape and orientation and the building setback lines shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision for the type of development and for the use contemplated.
    B. 
    Lot sizes and area shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
    C. 
    Width and depth of properties reserved or laid out for commercial and industrial purposes shall be adequate to comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
    D. 
    Corner lots shall have sufficient width to provide an adequate boarding site within all the yard requirements.
    E. 
    All lots in a subdivision shall have frontage with adequate access to a public street.
    F. 
    Double frontage lots shall be avoided. Reverse frontage lots shall be provided where necessary for protection of residential properties from through traffic and adverse nonresidential uses, for separation of through and local traffic and to overcome difficulties of topography or other specific conditions. Screen planting and a fence or wall shall be provided along the rear property line within a reserved strip 10 feet or more in width, across which there shall be no right of access.
    G. 
    Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines.
    H. 
    On land subject to flooding no lots shall be platted for residential or any other use where danger to life or property or an aggravation of the flood hazard may result. Such land should be set aside for such uses as shall not be endangered by periodic or occasional inundation.