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The size, shape, and orientation of lots shall be appropriate to the proposed subdivision location, and to the type of development contemplated. The following principles and standards shall be observed:

a.The minimum area and dimensions of all lots shall conform to the requirements of the zoning ordinance for the district in which the subdivision is located.

b.The side lines of lots shall generally be parallel to each other when located along straight streets or approximately radial to the center line of curved streets. Side lines of lots shall be approximately radial to the adjacent right-of-way of a turnaround.

c.Lot frontage shall be adequate to accommodate a driveway of normal width plus at least one on-street parking space, except as may be approved for tandem lots, or in planned communities, planned developments, condominiums and cluster housing developments.

d.Corner lots for residential use shall be platted wider than interior lots, in order to permit conformance with the required street side yard requirements of the zoning ordinance.

e.Deep lots, as defined by this Chapter, may be required to be installed in those portions of a subdivision where the rear of a lot is adjacent to a playground, shopping center, industrial tract, or other nonresidential use, or to the right-of-way of a freeway, railroad, or arterial.

f.No lot shall be divided by a City Limits Line.

g.A lot depth greater than twice the lot width should be avoided whenever possible.

h.No property remnant which does not conform to the requirements of this Chapter shall be allowed in the subdivision, unless it is required for a public utility or facility.

i.The narrow strip of land connecting the main portion of a tandem lot to the street shall provide practical vehicular access; but shall not be used to help satisfy the minimum lot area requirements of the zoning district.

j.The design of double frontage lots and lots with excessive street frontage shall be discouraged.