Lancaster Municipal Code Art. III Lot Design

The design and layout of lots shall be in conformance with the requirements of this article and as illustrated in Figure 16.20.100.

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(Ord. 661 § 1 (530.000), 1994)

Each lot shall have an area, width, depth and frontage not less than required by any applicable specific plan or the zone in which the lot is located. All lots shall be designed to accommodate the proposed or anticipated uses.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (530.010), 1994)

Where a subdivision in a rural residential zone divides land to less than fifty (50) percent of the density range as specified by the general plan, specific plan or zoning specification, the lots shall be designed with adequate area, width, depth and frontage to allow the lots to be further subdivided in the future.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (530.020), 1994)

The side lot lines of all lots shall be at an approximate right angle to the street upon which such lots front in all cases where practical. Where the lots have a curved front lot line by reason of fronting on a curved street, a knuckle intersection, or a cul-de-sac, the side lot lines may project radially from the theoretical center point of the curve.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (530.030), 1994)

All lots intended for residential use shall be oriented to obtain access from an interior collector, local or cul-de-sac street. Lots shall not be oriented to front onto arterial streets unless the planning commission determines that no other practical method exists for subdividing the property, or the property is located in a rural area where larger lots, existing subdivision patterns and relatively low traffic volumes mitigate any potential detrimental effects. Residential lots shall be designed to back up or side onto adjacent arterial streets.

(Ord. 839 § 1 (Exh. A § 2), 2005)

The design of a subdivision shall provide, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating and cooling opportunities, provided in accordance with Section 66473.1 of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (530.050), 1994)

Lots within commercial and industrial subdivisions shall be oriented to minimize direct access to arterial streets.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (530.060), 1994)

The creation of double frontage lots on cul-de-sac, local and collector streets in residential subdivisions is prohibited except where, in the opinion of the planning commission, the size and shape of the property dictate the use of such lots and there is no other practical method of subdividing the property.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (530.070), 1994)

The creation of reverse corner lots in residential subdivisions is discouraged.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (530.080), 1994)

When residential lots are located adjacent to an arterial street, access to such streets shall be restricted. In addition, the planning commission may restrict access to other streets when such restrictions are necessary to protect the public health and safety.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (530.090), 1994)

When commercial or industrial lots are located adjacent to an arterial street, access to such streets may be restricted when alternative access is available. In cases where access to an arterial street is permitted, the planning commission may require use of reciprocal access agreements or easements between individual lots in order to minimize the number of driveways.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (530.100), 1994)

The use of flag lots is discouraged. The planning commission may approve the creation of flag lots only when the site contains existing topographical features that prevent the practical use of conventional lot design, or the existing lot configuration or development in the immediate vicinity limit the availability of street access, and there is no practical method of providing such access now or in the foreseeable future to allow the site to be divided in a conventional manner. When flag lots are approved by the planning commission, they shall conform to the requirements contained in Title 17 of this code.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (530.110), 1994)