(A) Residential.
(1) Block lengths shall be appropriate to topographic conditions and density to be served, but shall not exceed 1,000 feet in length.
(2) Blocks shall be not less than 300 feet in length.
(3) Where blocks are greater than 800 feet in length, a crosswalk easement may be required by the Planning Commission if necessary to provide proper access to schools, playgrounds, or other public facilities. Where provided, such easement shall be at least ten feet in width and have a paved walk of at least four feet in width.
(4) Blocks should be of sufficient width to allow for two tiers of lots of appropriate depth, except where reverse frontage lots are required along a major street, or where prevented by the size, topographical conditions, or other inherent conditions of property.
(B) Commercial and industrial. Blocks intended for commercial or industrial development may vary from the standards of design detailed above in favor of dimensions more suitable to their prospective use; provided such blocks permit adequate traffic circulation.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 2016-015, passed 10-11-16; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24) Penalty, see § 156.999