(A) Blocks shall have sufficient width to provide for two tiers of lots of appropriate depths. Exceptions to this prescribed block width shall be permitted in blocks adjacent to arterial streets or frontage roads, railroads, waterways, natural hazards, or sensitive areas.
(B) The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be such as are appropriate for the locality and the type of development contemplated, but block lengths in residential areas shall be a walkable block size generally less than 600 feet in length. Walkable blocks are encouraged. If applicant wishes to deviate from the walkable block size they must be able to justify their rationale.
(C) On blocks exceeding 600 feet in length, the City Council may require the reservation of an easement or dedication of a right-of-way through the block to accommodate utilities, drainage facilities, and/or pedestrian traffic. Walkways not less than ten feet wide may be required by the City Council through the center of blocks more than 600 feet long where deemed essential to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation or other community facilities.
(D) Blocks designed for industrial uses shall be of such length and width as may be determined suitable by the City Council for prospective use.
(Ord. 2023-02, passed 5-9-23)