§ 72-614. Lots.

(a)

General. All lots shall be consistent with the requirements of the zoning ordinance [article II, Code of Ordinances]. In addition, the following requirements shall apply:

(1)

Width. All lots fronting on a cul-de-sac shall have a minimum width at the right-of-way line of not less than 35 feet, measured at the chord.

(2)

Orientation. Every lot shall abut on a street which has a minimum right-of-way as set forth in Tables II and III.

(b)

Dimensions. Lots shall meet the minimum dimensional requirements of the Zoning Ordinance No. 80-8, as amended [article II of this chapter] and shall be determined by the particular land use and building size proposed provided that minimum dimensions for lots utilizing individual wells and/or septic tanks shall be in accordance with section 72-617.

(1)

Corner lots. Corner lots shall have a 15 percent greater width and area than that required by the applicable zoning classification to accommodate setbacks from both streets, except where all lots have an area of one-half acre or larger.

(2)

Street access. The development of land shall provide, by means of a street or accessway, each lot with satisfactory and permanent access to an existing paved street. Backing onto streets shall not be permitted except in single-family and duplex developments. In addition, where automobiles backing onto adjacent streets from single-family or duplex driveways are anticipated to present a potential traffic flow or safety problem, the DRC may require provisions, such as turnaround areas or horseshoe driveways, or other access control measures as deemed necessary.

(c)

Double-frontage lots. Double-frontage lots shall be permitted only where necessary to separate a development from thoroughfares, to overcome disadvantage of topography and orientation, or to limit individual driveway access where necessary to preserve the carrying capacity of streets. Where double-frontage lots are created, they shall all front in the same direction. The rear of the lots shall be screened from the abutting street by a wall of brick or masonry construction, erected on-site, six feet in height. The DRC may require landscaping of suitable height or permit a fence other than masonry. Access rights along the portion of the lots abutting a thoroughfare shall be dedicated to the County of Volusia by means of a note stating, "Vehicular Access Rights Dedicated to County of Volusia as a Nonvehicular Easement", lettered on the final plat along the right-of-way line adjacent to the lots affected.

(Ord. No. 96-32, § XXVIII, 12-19-96; Ord. No. 2008-25, § III, 12-4-08)