§ 42-190. Lots.

(a)

The lot arrangement and design shall be such that all lots will provide satisfactory and desirable building sites, properly related to topography and the character of surrounding development.

(b)

All side lines of lots shall be at approximately right angles to straight street lines and radial to curved street lines except where a variation to this rule will provide a better street and lot layout. Rear lot lines should be straight and avoid acute angles with side yard lines. Odd-shaped lots should be avoided. Where utility easements are to be located along rear lot lines, these lines should be as straight as possible for long lengths.

(c)

No lot shall have less area of width at the building line than is required by the zoning regulations that apply to the area in which it is located.

(d)

Lots shall be consistent with zoning regulations. When the specific proposed use of a lot or tract depends upon future action by the city council or other properly designated authority, lot lines shall also be shown on the preliminary plot appropriate to a use which does not require such action. Proposed uses shall be shown on the preliminary plot.

(e)

Generally lots should be deeper than they are wide. It is recommended to have the depth twice the width. The important consideration is to ensure that the lots are neither too deep or too shallow to allow for good placement of a dwelling unit on a lot. It is recommended that corner lots be larger than interior lots so that dwellings can be placed further from the street. Corner lots should be ten to 20 percent larger than interior lots. Lots facing onto heavy traffic streets should be avoided. This can be accomplished by providing deeper lots with the houses backing onto the heavy traffic street. Other methods include:

(1)

Providing an access street parallel to the major street;

(2)

Cul-de-sac if the property has sufficient depth; or

(3)

Provide a loop street, if the property has sufficient depth and width.

(f)

Surface drainage must be diverted away from house sites. Sufficient slope must exist on the lot to enable drainage to runoff from the building site across sidewalks, and onto the street. Swales may be needed to provide drainage from backyards.

(g)

Building lines. Front and second front building lines shall be shown on all lots in the subdivision. The building lines shall be listed in accordance with the applicable city zoning regulations.

(Code 1994, ch. 9, art. 48; Ord. No. 248, exh. A(art. 48), 3-24-1997)