§ 38-25. Lots.

(a)

Arrangement.

(1)

Insofar as practical, side lot lines shall be at right angles to straight street lines or radial to curved street lines.

(2)

Each lot must front upon a street which is not less than 50 feet in width and which is connected with the public street system.

(b)

Minimum lot size.

(1)

Within the subdivision jurisdiction limits of the village, the size and shape of residential lots shall be such as the board deems appropriate for the type of building development contemplated.

(2)

Lots shall have a minimum area of 10,500 square feet and minimum width of 50 feet at building setback line, or shall meet the minimum size requirements for an FHA loan, whichever is greater.

(3)

Corner lots shall have extra width, sufficient to permit establishment of a building line at least ten feet from the side street property line.

(4)

The distance from the side street property line shall be measured from the street right-of-way-paralleling the long dimensions herein prescribed or unless sold together with the fractional portion of an adjoining lot, which fractional portions are sold as single unit and, as such unit, contain the minimum dimensions specified in this subsection.

(Code 2004, § 17.5; Ord. of 2-13-1986)