The lot size, width, depth, shape and orientation
and the minimum building setback lines shall be appropriate for the
location of the subdivision and for the type of development and use
contemplated.
Lot dimensions shall conform to the requirements
of the Town Zoning Ordinance.[1]
[Amended 4-27-2011 by L.L. No. 1-2011]
Corner lots in residential zones have extra
width to permit specified building setbacks from and orientation to
both streets. This extra width shall be equal to or greater than the
minimum yard depth dimension required on each street within the zone.
Exception: not applicable to projects which have received preapplication
approval.
Side lot lines shall be substantially at right
angles or radial to street lines.
The subdividing of land into lots shall be such
as to provide, by means of a public street, each lot with satisfactory
access to an existing public street.
Double frontage and reverse frontage lots should
be avoided except where essential to provide separation of residential
development from traffic arteries or to overcome specific disadvantages
of topography and orientation.
Land subject to flooding shall not be platted
for residential occupancy nor for such other uses as may increase
danger to life or property or aggravate the flood hazard.
In case a tract of land is subdivided into larger
parcels than normal building lots, such parcels shall be arranged
so as to allow the opening of future streets and logical further resubdivision.
