(a)

Purpose: Flag lots are intended to allow limited development of deep interior lots that may otherwise be underused. They shall be permitted only when the shape of the parcel being developed precludes the use of private or public streets.

(b)

No turns or corners shall be allowed in the flagpole connecting the flag lot to the public right-of-way.

(c)

No more than one flag lot may be created unless the property is being subdivided by use of the preliminary and final plat process as identified in Chapter 32 of this Code.

(d)

Minimum width requirements and construction standards for flagpoles shall be:

(1)

Where a single flagpole is created that does not abut any other flagpole:

a.

The minimum flagpole width for each flag lot shall be twenty (20) feet in width; and

b.

The flagpole shall be constructed as an approved fire department access road where the front lot line of a flag lot is in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet from the edge of the public right-of-way. The flagpole may be constructed of gravel or similar durable surfacing if an approved fire department access road is not required.

(2)

Where two (2) flagpoles are created that abut each other:

a.

The minimum flagpole width for each flag lot shall be fifteen (15) feet;

b.

A shared driveway a minimum twenty (20) feet in width shall be designed and constructed to specifications of the approved driveway design of the Lewiston Engineering Standard Drawings as directed by the city engineer; and

c.

A single shared access to the public right-of-way shall be constructed as provided in Lewiston Engineering Standard Drawings, or as directed by the city engineer.

(3)

Where more than two (2) flagpoles are created that abut each other:

a.

The minimum flagpole width for each flag lot shall be ten (10) feet;

b.

A shared driveway a minimum twenty (20) feet in width shall be designed and constructed to specifications of the approved driveway design of the Lewiston Engineering Standard Drawings as directed by the city engineer;

c.

A single shared access to the public right-of-way shall be constructed as provided in Lewiston Engineering Standard Drawings as directed by the city engineer.

(4)

Where shared driveways are required or provided, mutual maintenance agreements and nonexclusive access easements shall be submitted for review at the time of submittal of a final plat creating more than one (1) flag lot, and incorporated into deeds for each lot.

(5)

Approved fire department access roads may be shared by abutting properties using a shared driveway.

(6)

No more than three (3) flagpoles shall be abutting; where shared driveways are required or provided, in a single subdivision.

(7)

No more than six (6) dwelling units may be accessed by a shared driveway providing access over abutting flagpoles in a single subdivision.

(e)

The minimum area, width, and depth for a flag lot shall be:

(1)

Ten thousand (10,000) square feet, unless a greater area is required by the zone, and fully contained within the flag lot and shall not include any portion of the flagpole connecting the flag lot to the public right-of-way; or

(2)

The minimum lot size allowed in the zone and fully contained within the flag lot and not included in any portion of the flagpole where an approved fire department access road is shared by abutting properties.

(3)

Minimum lot width shall be eighty (80) feet.

(4)

Minimum lot depth shall be eighty (80) feet.

(f)

Lot line, front, shall be determined by the owner at the time of application for building permits for the primary residential structure.

(Ord. No. 4108, § 2, 8-15-94; Ord. No. 4486, § 2, 9-24-07; Ord. No. 4531, § 12, 7-13-09; Ord. No. 4857, § 1, 10-24-22)