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(A) The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be suited to the planned use of the land, zoning requirements, need for convenient access, control and safety of street traffic and the limitations and opportunities of topography.
(B) Block lengths in residential areas shall not as a general rule be less than 600 feet in length between street lines unless dictated by exceptional topography or other limiting factors of good design.
(Prior Code, § 8.1)
All utility lines for electric power, telephone and cable television service shall be placed underground except where, in the opinion of the City Planning Commission, the location is infeasible or too costly. Poles for permitted overhead lines shall be placed in rear lot line easements.
(Prior Code, § 8.2)
The size, shape and orientation of the lots shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development and use contemplated. The lots should be designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing building site and a proper architectural setting for the buildings contemplated.
(Prior Code, § 8.3)
UTILITY AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES
Sanitary sewer and water main distribution lines shall be installed by the city and paid for by the subdivider and within the unpaved portions of the street when practical. All utility lines, including service connections shall be completely installed, and inspected and approved by the City Engineer, following the grading of the street and prior to the application of any pavement base. Pavement cuts will not be permitted for installation of service connections following paving. Where rock or other obstacles are known to exist beneath the pavement area at the depth as to interfere with the installation of electric, water, natural gas, communications or other service connections, the complete installation of service connections shall be required prior to the application of any pavement base.
(Prior Code, § 9.1)
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