§ 18.150. Design Standards for Minor Subdivisions.

(a)

Access to Public Right-of-Way. All lots, created by subdivision shall have at least thirty-five (35) feet of frontage on a public right-of-way, except as set forth in subsections 'c(3)', 'c(4)' and 'e'. However, a lot on a cul-de-sac shall have at least thirty (30) feet of frontage on a public right-of-way.

(b)

Blocks. The length, width, and shape of blocks shall be such as are appropriate for the topography, locality, and type of development.

(c)

Lots.

(1)

No residential lot shall be less than 5,500 square feet.

(2)

Lot length shall not exceed 2 1/2 times the width nor be less than eighty-five (85) feet. Average width of residential lots shall not be less than fifty (50) feet, unless the Planning Commission determines that good cause exists to vary from this depth to width ratio to provide the desired flexibility.

(3)

Flag lots shall be limited to a maximum of two lots sharing adjacent flag staffs. Two adjacent flag lots will be required to share one common driveway within the flag staffs. The common driveway shall be constructed to road standards. Adjacent non-flag lots may have rights to access a common driveway easement within the flag staff(s).

(4)

Two types of flag lots are recognized by this Title and shall be allowed as follows:

(A)

Type I Flag Lot. A flag lot that cannot be further subdivided under this Title. The flag staff is a minimum of 20 feet wide. The depth to width ratio for the lot complies with this Title. (The staff shall not be utilized in computing the depth to width ratio.)

(B)

Type II Flag Lot. A flag lot that can be further subdivided under this Title. The flag staff is between 40 feet and 60 feet, depending on future road needs in the area. Evidence has been submitted by the applicant that a City-standard road can be constructed in the staff or handle in the event of a future dedication. The depth to width ratio for the lot complies with this Title. (The staff shall not be utilized in computing the depth to width ratio.)

(5)

Every lot shall front on a public right-of-way. Commercial and industrial sites shall have street access in accordance with the guidelines of the appropriate governing authority.

(6)

Lots deemed by the Planning Commission to be uninhabitable due to natural conditions shall not be platted for residential occupancy or for other uses that may increase danger to health, life or property, or aggravate natural hazards.

(d)

Boundary Reserve. No subdivision design shall include any boundary reserve (or "spite strip") limiting or denying access to a right-of-way in the subdivision from parcels of land adjoining the subdivision.

(e)

Subdivision for Townhouses. In the case of a subdivision of land to provide for townhouses, requirements of subsections 18.150 'a' and 'c (1)' and 'c (2)' are not applicable. The following applies:

(1)

A townhouse complex shall have a minimum of 5,000 sq. ft. Not more than two townhouse units will be permitted on a total area of 5,000 to 7,000 sq. ft. Not more than three town house units will be permitted on a total area of 7,000 sq. ft. For each townhouse unit in a complex exceeding three units, a minimum of 2,000 sq. ft. in addition to 7,000 sq. ft. is required for each unit.

(2)

Lots created by subdivision for townhouse development shall have at least 25 feet of frontage on a public right-of-way.

(3)

Average width of residential townhouse lots shall not be less than 25 feet for each unit in a two-unit townhouse and 20 feet for each additional unit in a townhouse development of three or more townhouses.

(4)

Townhouses are attached dwellings with ownership on separate lots for each dwelling. Subdivisions approved for townhouses must be used for townhouses. For any other type of proposed construction, a subdivision previously-approved for townhouses must be revised to meet the design standards of 18.150 (a), (b), (c), and (d).

(f)

Subdivision for Condominiums. The requirements set out above in 18.150 (a) to (d) apply to condominium developments.