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City Council — April 7, 2008 — First Reading Subdivision Ordinance — Replaces Chapter 29 of City Code (4) corner lots shall have such additional frontage as is required by the agent or • commission to accommodate the side yard requirements set forth within the applicable zoning district regulations. (g) Sanitary sewer and water supply. (1) All buildings constructed on lots resulting from subdivision of a larger tract that abuts or adjoins a public water or sewer system or main shall be connected to that public water or sewer system or main subject to the provisions of Va. Code § 15.2-2121 and this chapter. (2) Lots served by public sanitary sewers and public water supply shall have an area no less than the minimum lot size contained in applicable zoning district regulations. (3) If subsection (1) above does not apply, then the subdivision shall be served by individual private wells and septic systems having conventional drainfields and shall meet all requirements of the health department and applicable health official, and any applicable zoning regulations. The subdivider shall submit to the agent or commission satisfactory proof that such lots meet the requirements of the health department, as determined by tests or inspections of soil conditions conducted by an officer of the health department. • See. 29-162. Streetscape trees. Sufficient areas shall be set aside on each lot for the planting of Streetscape trees along the frontage of all existing or proposed public streets, in accordance with city code §34- 870, as that section may be amended from time to time. Trees shall be planted according to the standards outlined in the Master Tree List, referenced in the zoning ordinance. • Sec. 29-163. Blocks. (a) Each block within a subdivision shall be wide enough to allow two (2) tiers of lots of the minimum depth allowed by applicable zoning ordinance regulations, fronting on all streets. The agent or commission may vary or grant exceptions to this requirement, pursuant to section 29-36 above. (b)Where any block adjoins an arterial street, the greatest dimension of the block should be parallel to such street. Such block shall not be more than 1,000 feet in length; however, the agent or commission may vary or grant exceptions to this requirement, pursuant to section 29-36 above. (c)No residential block shall be longer than 1,000 feet. [DIAGRAM] Sec. 29-164 — 29-179. Reserved. Prepared March 26, 2008 28