A. Medium density residential developments should be designed to provide lots that back or side onto streets classified as arterial or collector streets as set forth in the circulation element of the general plan. A nonbuildable tract, easement or additional right-of-way equal to the streetside side yard setback of the applicable zoning district, or 25 feet, whichever is greater, shall be platted between any street side or rear yard property line of any developable lot and the right-of-way of any arterial or collector street (see Figure 10).

B. Every lot shall have frontage onto a fully improved, publicly dedicated and accepted street that meets all city of Maricopa street standards. Private streets that meet all city of Maricopa street standards may provide frontage to lots if the development is approved by the planning and zoning commission and city council for private streets.

C. Every subdivision (residential, commercial and industrial) shall have at least two separate and distinct access points both of which shall provide fully improved and accepted access from public, or approved private streets, developed to city of Maricopa street standards. For subdivisions over 3,000 lots or 750 acres, a third access point shall be required. Additionally, every subdivision shall provide a multi-use trail/pathway from an access point other than those used to address the vehicular access requirements, where possible.

D. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. The zoning administrator, with concurrence of the city engineer and fire marshal, may approve an alternative access design.

E. Where a residential subdivision borders on or contains an existing or proposed arterial street, the city may require that access to such streets be limited so that the lots back onto the arterial street and front onto a parallel local street; no direct access shall be provided from the arterial street. [Ord. 20-11 §2(14-6-6); Res. 20-31.]