§ 3.6. Lots

a.

Lots shall conform to the minimum requirements of the established zoning district.

b.

Each lot shall front onto a dedicated, improved public street. Lot width and access shall conform with the provisions of the City of Waxahachie's Thoroughfare Plan. Lot access onto arterial and collector streets is subject to approval by the City Manager (or designee) and/or the Public Works Director, either of whom may require a traffic study or other data/information prior to approval of the preliminary plat in order to fully study all access issues. In all cases, lots shall have a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet of frontage along a dedicated, improved street.

c.

Irregular-shaped lots shall have sufficient width at the building line to meet lot width and frontage requirements of the appropriate zoning district. Also, the rear width shall be sufficient to provide access for all necessary utilities, including garbage collection when alleys are present.

d.

Side lot lines shall be generally at right angles or radial to street lines.

e.

Double frontage lots shall be avoided, except where they may be essential to provide separation of residential development from traffic arterials as defined in Section 3.1 or to overcome specific disadvantage to topography and orientation. Where lots have double frontage, building setback lines shall be established for each street side. Screening shall be provided in accordance with Section 5.7.

f.

Double frontage lots in residential subdivisions will not be allowed without providing appropriate screening, in accordance with Section 5.7.