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Culs-De-Sac. Where a tract of land is of such size or location as to prevent a typical lot arrangement, there may be established one or more courts, dead-end streets or other arrangements; provided, however, that direct access shall be given to all lots from a dedicated street or court. A dead-end street (cul-de-sac) shall terminate in a circular roadway having a minimum diameter of 100 feet. A dead-end street (cul-de-sac) shall not exceed 600 feet in length. Street stubs to adjoining areas shall be provided to the property line when required to give access to such areas or to provide for future traffic circulation. Street stubs in excess of 250 feet shall be provided with a temporary cul-de-sac turnaround within the platted right-of-way complying with the cul-de-sac standards contained in this section. A design alternative for cul-de-sac lengths may be approved subject to fire code standards. Figure 3.1.2.1. Nonresidential Block Configuration (Illustrative Example Only) 3.1.3. Lot Configuration Requirements A. General Requirements. 1. The size, length, width and minimum setback lines of lots shall be in compliance with the zoning district standards as defined in Section 2: Zoning. 2. No lot shall have an area or width less than that required by this LDR except as where permitted by this Code. 3. All side lines of lots shall be at right angles to straight street lines and radial to curved street lines, except where the Director determines that a variation to this rule will provide a better street and lot layout. 4. All lots created after the effective date of this Code shall be of conforming size, length, width and have legal access to allow a principal building to be erected upon it in compliance with the requirements of this Code. B. Lot Calculations. Lots are parcels of land, either vacant or occupied, intended as a unit for the purpose, whether immediate or for the future, of transfer of ownership or for development. Lot calculations shall include the following defined terms: 1. Lot Width. Lot width shall be considered to be the average distance between straight lines connecting front and rear lot lines at each side of the lot, measured as straight lines between the points of the side lot lines in front (at intersection of the street line) and the rear-most points of the side lot lines in the rear. 2. Lot Length. Lot length is the distance between the front and rear property lines measured from the midpoint of each front and rear line along a line parallel to the side property lines. 3. Lot Area.