§ 17.28.150. Lots and blocks.

A.

Lots Generally. The size, shape, and orientation of lots shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development and use contemplated. The lot arrangement shall be such that there will be no foreseeable difficulties by reason of topography, or other conditions, in building on all lots in compliance with the zoning ordinance and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation regulations and in providing driveway physical access to buildings on such lots from an approved street.

B.

Lot Dimensions and Arrangement.

1.

Lot dimensions shall not be less than six thousand (6,000) square feet or the requirements specified in the zoning ordinance.

2.

Depth and width of properties reserved or laid out for commercial and industrial purposes shall be adequate to provide for off-street parking and loading facilities required for the type of use and development contemplated, as established by the zoning ordinance.

3.

Residential lots abutting on major streets and highways shall be platted with sufficient depth to permit adequate separation between the buildings and such traffic ways.

4.

Residential lots should be designed with a suitable proportion between width and depth.

5.

Corner lots should be a minimum of twenty (20) percent larger than the minimum lot size of six thousand (6,000) square feet to meet front yard setbacks on both streets as required by the applicable zoning requirements.

6.

Septic Tank Construction. In areas where no public sewer system is available, the lots shall be large enough to conform to the regulations and specifications of the appropriate environmental regulation agency.

7.

Abutment. Each lot shall abut on a dedicated street or other approved access.

8.

Double Frontage Lots. Double frontage lots, other than corner lots, shall be permitted only under unusual conditions.

9.

Side Lot Lines. To the extent feasible, side lot lines shall be perpendicular to straight roads and radial to curved roads.

10.

Arterial Function. If feasible, the arterial function shall be preserved through controlled access with individual lots not being indirectly accessible from arterials.

C.

Blocks.

1.

Blocks shall generally be of sufficient width to provide for two tiers of lots of minimum depth. Exceptions may be permitted in blocks adjacent to major streets, waterways and waterbodies or other land features restrictive to further development. The platting board may require easements and/or rights-of-way through a block to accommodate utilities, drainage and pedestrian traffic, and access to public fresh and marine shorelines and waters.

(Ord. 86-04-03-01 § 5 1987; Ord. 86-03-04-01 § 1 (part): prior code § 95.13.150)

(Ord. No. 17-11-12, § 3.1.; Ord. No. 18-03-09, § 3.2.)