Chapter 16.20
SUBDIVISIONS – DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections:
16.20.020 Energy conservation.
16.20.030 Access – Minor subdivisions.
16.20.040 Access – Tandem lot subdivisions.
16.20.050 Access – Major subdivisions.
16.20.010 Generally.
The design and layout of proposed lots in a tentative subdivision map shall comply with the requirements for lot size dimensions, densities, etc., as set forth in the Seaside zoning ordinance, general plan and/or specific area plans. Further, the location and provision of water hydrants and water mains and the provision and the design of primary and emergency access routes shall comply with the standards set forth in the current edition of the Uniform Fire Code. (Ord. 626 § 1 (Art. III § 303(A)), 1983)
16.20.020 Energy conservation.
A. The design of a major subdivision shall provide to the extent feasible for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision. Examples of passive or natural heating opportunities in subdivision design include design of lot size and configuration to permit orientation of a structure for southern exposure. Examples of passive or natural cooling opportunities in subdivision design include design of lot size and configuration to permit orientation of a structure to take advantage of shade or prevailing breezes.
B. In providing for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the design of a subdivision, consideration shall be given to local climate, to contour, to configuration of the parcel to be divided, and to other design and improvement requirements, and such provision shall not result in reducing allowable densities or the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure under applicable planning and zoning in force at the time the tentative map is filed. The requirements of this section do not apply to condominium projects which consist of the subdivision of airspace in an existing building when no new structures are added.
C. For the purpose of this section, “feasible” means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social and technological factors. (Ord. 626 § 1 (Art. III § 303(B)), 1983)
16.20.030 Access – Minor subdivisions.
Each lot within a minor subdivision shall front a public street and shall contain minimum lot frontage as specified by the Seaside zoning ordinance, except where a common interest subdivision provides access to the lots with one commonly owned and maintained driveway. Where access is provided to lots by a commonly owned and maintained driveway, the following design criteria and requirements shall be followed:
A. The common driveway shall be owned and maintained by all of the property owners being served.
B. Where possible, the common driveway shall provide automobile access to all lots contiguous to the common driveway.
C. A minimum driveway width shall be as follows:
1. A common driveway serving two or fewer parcels shall have a minimum width of ten feet;
2. A common driveway serving three or four parcels shall have a minimum width of sixteen feet.
Where appropriate, possible and necessary, a minimum of an additional three feet shall be reserved for landscaping along the entire length of the common driveway.
D. The common driveway shall extend away from a public street a maximum length of one hundred feet unless the subdivider provides on-site improvements to include an on-site fire hydrant installed according to the adopted city fire code and any other improvements deemed necessary by the fire chief or the city engineer.
E. The square footage required by the common driveway shall not be counted when computing density and minimum lot sizes.
F. The subdivider shall submit with the tentative map a maintenance agreement and a common ownership agreement acceptable to the chief of planning, the city engineer and the city attorney.
G. Where feasible, the common access driveway shall be located so that all dwelling units shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from the driveway. (Ord. 661 § 1, 1984; Ord. 626 § 1 (Art. III § 303(C)(1)), 1983)
16.20.040 Access – Tandem lot subdivisions.
Tandem lot subdivisions are an appropriate method of subdividing parcels of land which, while adequate in size and shape for use, are otherwise lacking in accessibility, or are land remnants remaining from previous subdivisions, or which, due to topographical or other natural barriers or to outmoded subdivision practice or the like, have heretofore been either impractical or uneconomical to subdivide. Since certain of the lots being created may not have full access to public streets, they must therefore be particularly reviewed as to accessibility and serviceability. The following provisions relating to such subdivisions shall apply:
A. All lots created by the subdivision shall meet the minimum lot size for the zoning district, exclusive of the area of land included within the access strip.
B. Where two or more lots share a common access way, the design criteria set forth in SMC 16.20.030 shall be followed.
C. Where there is the potential for adjacent property to be split in a like fashion, the subdivider shall agree to join into an agreement for the use of the common driveway to serve the back two parcels following the standards set forth in SMC 16.20.030.
D. Where there is the potential for the subdivision of land into more than four parcels, the subdivider shall provide access to the property either with a public or private street. (Ord. 661 § 2, 1984; Ord. 626 § 1 (Art. III § 303(C)(2)), 1983)
16.20.050 Access – Major subdivisions.
The major subdivision shall abut upon or have an approved access to a public street. Each lot shall front a public or private street and shall contain minimum lot frontage as specified by the official zoning ordinance, except where a common interest subdivision provides access to the lots with a commonly owned and maintained private street. The design criteria set forth in SMC 16.32.030 through 16.32.200 shall apply for all common interest subdivisions. (Ord. 626 § 1 (Art. III § 303(C)(3)), 1983)