Blocks within subdivisions shall conform to the following standards:
(a) Sizes.
(1) The maximum length for blocks shall be 1,400 feet, except where, in the opinion of the Commission, conditions may justify a greater distance.
(2) The widths of blocks shall be determined by the condition of the layout and shall be suited to the intended layout.
(b) Public Walkways.
(1) The location of public walkways or crosswalks may be required by the Commission to obtain satisfactory pedestrian access to public or private facilities, such as, but not limited to, schools and parks.
(2) The widths of public walkway easements, other than such easements parallel with the street right of way, shall be at least twelve feet, shall be in the nature of an easement for this purpose and shall be improved with a five-foot wide concrete walk.
(c) Easements.
(1) The location of utility line easements shall be provided along the rear or side lot lines as necessary for utility lines. Easements shall give access to every lot, park or public ground. Such easements shall be a total of not less than twelve feet wide, six feet from each parcel.
(2) Recommendations on the proposed layout of telephone and electric company easements should be sought from all of the utility companies serving the area. It shall be the responsibility of the proprietor to submit copies of the preliminary plat to all appropriate public utility agencies.
(3) Easements three feet in width shall be provided where needed along side lot lines so as to provide for street light dropouts. Prior to the approval of the final plat for a proposed subdivision, a statement shall be obtained from the appropriate public utility indicating that easements have been provided along specific lots. A notation shall be made on the final plat indicating: "The side lot lines between lots (indicating lot numbers) are subject to street light dropout rights granted to the Detroit Edison Company."
(4) Drainage easements, when required by the Municipality, after recommendation by its Engineer, the Macomb County Public Works Commission or the Macomb County Road Commission, shall be shown on the plat.
(Ord. 268. Passed 7-27-81.)