A. Minimum lot size, lot width, and depth shall conform to the standards established by the City’s zoning regulations and other applicable laws and regulations.

B. Building setback lines shall conform with the standards of SMC Title 17, Zoning.

C. The side lines of lots shall run at right angles to any street upon which the lot faces unless the City Engineer determines that a variation from this condition will provide a better street and lot plan.

D. Double frontage lots less than 200 feet in depth shall be prohibited except where the Planning Director finds such lots essential to provide separation of residential developments and traffic arterials, or required by unusual topographic conditions, or where the lot sizes allow no other reasonable form of platting.

E. Long blocks shall be generally discouraged.

F. No lot shall be divided by a City boundary line or by a subdivision boundary line.

G. Flag lots may generally only be permitted in hillside developments, difficult topography and unusual land or parcel shape, or when lots back up to traffic arterials, with the approval of the City Council after the review and recommendations of the Fire Chief and City Engineer. Said lots shall provide a minimum 25-foot-wide access corridor, with a minimum 16-foot clear, paved driveway if serving one residence, and minimum 19-foot clear, paved driveway if serving more than one residence.

H. Lot design shall minimize grading of natural land forms to the extent reasonable.

I. A variety of lot sizes including smaller lots shall be encouraged to the extent reasonable.

J. Lot design shall take into consideration preservation of significant trees on the property to the extent reasonable and development shall be consistent with Chapter 8.12 SMC, Tree Protection.