(A) The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to:
(1) Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the types of use contemplated,
(2) Zoning requirements as to lot sizes and dimensions within the corporate limits of the village, and
(3) Needs of convenient access, circulation, control, and safety of street traffic.
(B) In residential subdivisions, the maximum length of blocks shall be 1,000 lineal feet for neighborhood collector or less intense roadways, and 1,800 lineal feet for all other roadways. No blocks shall be less than 600 lineal feet in length, unless recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Village Board.
(C) In industrial and business subdivisions, maximum length of blocks shall be as recommended by the Plan Commission and approved by the Village Board.
(D) The shape of blocks shall be determined by topographical features, the basic street system and traffic pattern, lot depths and areas designated for public and other non-residential land uses.
(E) Blocks or portions thereof intended for commercial or industrial use shall be designated as such, and the plan shall show adequate off-street areas to provide for parking, loading docks and other facilities.
(F) Pedestrian crosswalks shall be required where deemed necessary by the Plan Commission and required by the Village Board, to provide for pedestrian circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other community facilities.
(Ord. 2021-05-15, passed 5-3-2021)