5-4(E) BLOCK DESIGN AND LAYOUT

5-4(E)(1)(b) Medians and pedestrian refuges shall be designed to the specifications in the DPM. Medians and pedestrian refuges shall be designed to integrate stormwater infiltration areas to the maximum extent practicable.

5-4(E)(1)(c) In Areas of Consistency, alleys shall be included in subdivision design in those areas of the city where surrounding areas are platted with alleys and shall continue the alignments of those alleys.

5-4(E)(1)(d) Construction of all streets and alleys shall comply with all applicable standards in the DPM.

5-4(E)(2) General Block Layout

5-4(E)(2)(a) Blocks shall generally be square or rectangular but may vary in shape to protect natural features or respond to site constraints.

5-4(E)(2)(b) To the maximum extent practicable, streets and access lanes shall be oriented to create block and lot configurations with their longest dimension along an east-west access to facilitate solar access.

5-4(E)(3) Block Dimensions

5-4(E)(3)(a) Block Lengths

Block lengths shall meet the requirements and comply with standards in the DPM associated with each Center and Corridor area and each street classification. Table 5-4-1 is provided as a summary for reference only. In the case of conflict, requirements in the DPM shall prevail.

5-4(E)(3)(b) Pedestrian Crossings

Pedestrian crossings shall be provided and designed per the requirements in the DPM, summarized in Table 5-4-1.

Table 5-4-1: Summary of Block Lengths in the DPM
Location	Block Length (ft.)	Signalized Pedestrian Crossing (ft.)	Designated Pedestrian Crossing (ft.)
Streets in Center & Corridor Areas
Downtown	200-400	≤660	≤400
Urban Center	300-400	≤660	≤400
Main Street Area	300-400	≤660	≤400
Activity Center	400-600	≤1,320	≤600
Employment Center	≤800	≤2,640	As appropriate
Village Center	400-600	≤1,320	≤600
Streets in Other Areas
Collector, Arterial, or Interstate Highway	Per DPM	Per DPM	Per DPM
Local Street	≤600	≤2,640	As appropriate

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