7-13-704. LOTS.
(1) All Subdivisions shall result in the creation of Lots which are developable and capable of being built upon. A Subdivision shall not create Lots, and no building permit shall be issued for any Lots, which would make improvement impractical due to size, shape, steepness of terrain, location of watercourses, problems of sewerage or driveway Grades, or other physical conditions.
(2) Lots or parcels within a Commercial Complex may have access to a dedicated Street by crossing another Lot or parcel with a recorded access easement. All other Lots or parcels created by a Subdivision shall have direct access to a dedicated Street improved to standards hereinafter required without crossing another Lot or parcel. With the exception of Subdivisions within the M zone, private Streets shall not be permitted. Land designated as Right-of-way shall be separate and distinct from Lots adjoining such Right-of-way and not be included in the area of such Lots.
(3) 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.
(4) The side lines of all Lots, so far as possible, shall be at right angles to the Street which the Lot faces, or approximately radial to the center of curvatures, if such Street is curved. Side lines of Lots shall be approximately radial to the center of curvature of a Cul-de-sac on which the Lot faces. The Planning Commission may allow exceptions to this requirement where considerations for solar orientation are involved.
(5) Corner Lots for residential Use shall be platted 10 feet wider than Interior Lots in order to permit conformance with the required Street setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
(6) A Lot shall not be divided by a City boundary. Any such boundary line shall be made a Lot line.
(7) Remnants of property shall not be left in the Subdivision which do not conform to Lot requirements or are not required or more suitable for a common Recreation Space, private utility or public purpose.
(8) Lot numbers shall begin with the number “1” and shall continue consecutively through the Subdivision, with no omissions or duplications; no block designations shall be used.
(9) Except for group dwellings and Planned Unit Developments, as specifically authorized by this Title and Title 9, not more than one Dwelling Unit shall occupy any one Lot.
(10) Flag Lots may be approved by the Planning Commission in any residential zone where, due to parcel dimension or configuration, traditional Lot design is not feasible. Such Lots shall meet the following criteria:
a. The stem of the Lot shall be not less than 20 feet in width;
b. The length of the stem shall be determined by the Planning Commission;
c. The stem shall be hard surfaced in asphalt or concrete;
d. The stem of the Lot shall have direct access to a dedicated Street;
e. The Planning Commission may allow a stem to serve more than one Lot upon a determination that the most logical Development of the site necessitates such a design. If a stem is to serve more than one Lot, the stem portion shall be a minimum 24 feet in width;
f. The design shall meet all City Fire Department requirements;
g. The minimum Lot area of a flag Lot shall be no less than 12,000 square feet. For flag Lot consideration in the R-1-12, R-1-15, R-1-20 and Agricultural zones, the minimum Lot requirements of that particular zone shall apply. The stem area shall not be used in computing Lot size;
h. All Lots resulting from the creation of a flag Lot shall have a Lot Width and Lot area no less than the minimum Lot Width and Lot area requirement of the underlying zone and shall be measured at the front setback line;
i. To ensure proper storm water drainage, the developer shall submit a grading and drainage plan in conjunction with the Subdivision plat to be revised and approved by the City Public Works Department; and
j. Flag Lots, including the stem portion, shall be held in fee simple Ownership.