§ 656.407. Lot to have access.

Except for alterations or additions to or accessory buildings for existing buildings or structures, no permit shall be issued for the use of a lot or parcel of land for the construction, location or erection of a building or structure (including a mobile home) where the lot does not abut, for a distance of not less than 35 feet, upon one of the following:

(a)

A public street which is maintained by the City.

(b)

An approved private street which is connected to a public street which is maintained by the City.

(c)

An accessway, as defined in Chapter 744, registered with the Public Works Department which is connected to a public maintained street which is maintained by the City and for which tender of right-of-way required for acceptance by the City under Section 744.101 is progressing at a timely pace in the opinion of the Director of Public Works.

(d)

A recorded easement for access at least 30 feet in width connected to a public street which is maintained by the City or an approved private street, which easement and parcels of land abutting thereon lie entirely upon lands owned by persons related as siblings or by lineal consanguinity, and all other requirements of the Zoning Code are met. In order to obtain a permit pursuant to this subsection, the owner shall furnish the Zoning Administrator with a recorded affidavit indicating the family relationship with the other owners and acknowledging that any transfer of ownership to someone outside the family may result in the creation of a nonconforming use which would require cessation of the use or removal of the structure.

(e)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, all properties shall make provisions for the accessibility for public safety and municipal services vehicles to enter and exit the properties.

However, no dwelling or dwellings may be constructed on a lot in a residential zoning district unless the lot has frontage on a public or approved private street equal to not less than 80 percent of the minimum lot width, except if located on a cul-de-sac turn around where the minimum required frontage shall be not less than 35 feet or 80 percent of the minimum lot width, whichever is less.

(Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 1999-259-E, § 1; Ord. 2014-307-E, § 1)