Title 16 SUBDIVISIONS
Chapter 16.42 DESIGN STANDARDS
16.42.020 General standards.
A. The design and development of subdivisions shall preserve,
insofar as it is possible, the natural terrain, natural drainage, existing
topsoil, and trees.
B. Land subject to hazardous conditions such as landslides,
mudflows, rock falls, snow avalanches, possible mine or ground subsidence,
unstable slopes, seismic effects, expansive soils and rocks, shallow water
table, open quarries, mineral resources, floodplains, debris fans, possible
wildfires, radioactivity, and polluted or nonpotable water supply shall be
identified and shall not be subdivided until: (1) the hazards have been
eliminated or will be eliminated by subdivision and construction plans; and
(2) a permit under
Chapter 17.148, Areas and Activities of
State and Local Interest, has been issued.
C. Lots.
1. No single lot shall be divided by a municipal or
County
boundary line.
2. A lot shall not be divided by a road, alley or other
lot.
3. Wedge-Shaped Lots. In the case of wedge-shaped lots, no
lot shall be less than zone provisions in which located.
4. Lot Lines. Side lot lines shall be at substantially right
angles or radial to street lines. Where lot lines are not at right angles to the
street lines, this shall be indicated.
5. Front on Public Street. No
requirement.
6. Double-Frontage Lots. Double
frontage lots shall not be permitted.