15.12.010 General standards.
A. The design and development of a subdivision, short plat, binding site plan, or alteration thereof shall conform with the goals and policies of all of the elements of the City of Lacey Urban Growth Area Comprehensive Plan, the standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, LMC Title 16, Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards, environmental legislation contained in LMC Title 14, design criteria of Chapter 14.23 LMC, and other regulations and resolutions adopted by the city council.
B. The design and development of subdivisions, short plats and binding site plans shall comply with the provisions contained in LMC Title 14 for designated critical areas, and, insofar as it is possible, preserve or enhance the natural terrain, natural drainage, trees and other natural vegetation.
C. Design standards for short subdivisions shall be substantially the same as those for subdivisions. Provided, residential short plats shall have no common open space requirements. In addition, short plats designed for infilling on parcels of record and with existing residential development shall meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Each newly created lot shall provide minimum street frontage as provided in the zoning district in which it is located. Private streets or drives shall not be used to provide access to new lots.
2. Each newly created lot shall be configured in a manner so that new residential construction will be oriented parallel to the fronting public road. Flag lots or other configurations that result in the placement of a structure behind an adjacent residential unit shall not be allowed.
3. Each new lot shall have sufficient area for the construction of a new residential structure meeting all requirements of the underlying zoning standards of LMC Title 16, and design review standards of Chapter 14.23 LMC.
D. Design standards for commercial short plats and binding site plans shall be substantially the same as for commercial plats. (Ord. 1520 §48, 2017; Ord. 1235 §1, 9, 2005).