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Attachment B 1.Lots which are appropriate for their location and suitable for residential development often have: a.side lot lines that are approximately perpendicular or radial to front the lot line(s) of the parcel(s) being subdivided, or b.side lot lines that are approximately parallel to the side lot line(s) of the parcel(s) being subdivided, or c.side lot lines that are both approximately perpendicular or radial to the front lot line(s) and approximately parallel to the side lot line(s) of the parcel(s) being subdivided. 2.It is acknowledged, however, that property boundaries represent the limits of property ownership, and subdivision applicants often cannot change those boundaries to make them more regular if the boundaries have complex or unusual alignments. Subdivisions of such irregularly-shaped parcels may be considered, but the shapes of proposed new lots might be found to be too irregular, and consequently, applications can be denied for failing to conform adequately to the purposes for which simple, regular parcel shapes are considered most appropriate and suitable for residential development. 3. eighboring parcel and have the bulk of land area (i.e., flag pole does not meet the required minimum lot width according to the standard measurement procedure. G:F:Double frontage lots shall not be permitted, except: 1.Where lots back upon a thoroughfare, in which case vehicular and pedestrian access between the lots and the thoroughfare shall be prohibited, and (Ord. 216, 7- 5-1956) 2.Where topographic or other conditions render subdividing otherwise unreasonable. Such double frontage lots shall have an additional depth of at least twenty (20) feet greater than the minimum in order to allow space for a protective screen planting along the back lot line and also in such instances vehicular and pedestrian access between lots and the thoroughfare shall be prohibited. (Ord. 245, 5-101958) H:G:Lots abutting upon a water course, drainage way, channel or stream shall have an additional depth or width as required to assure house sites that meet shoreland ordinance requirements and that are not subject to flooding. I:H:In the subdividing of any land, due regard shall be shown for all natural features such as tree growth, water courses, historic spots or similar conditions which, if preserved, will add attractiveness and value to the proposed development. (Ord. 216, 7-5-1956; amd. 1995 Code)