A. Block arrangement. The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be such as are appropriate for the locality and the type of development permitted. Block lengths in residential areas shall not exceed 1,600 feet nor be less than 400 feet in length. Wherever practical, blocks along arterial and collector streets shall not be less than 1,000 feet in length. Irregularly shaped blocks may be approved by the Commission if it finds that such a pattern is appropriate to the land to be subdivided and is properly designed.
B. Block widths. Blocks shall be of sufficient width to permit two tiers of lots of appropriate depth, except where an interior street parallels a limited access highway or an arterial street, or a railroad right-of-way, or water course.
C. Pedestrianways/crosswalks. In blocks over 1,000 feet in length, the Commission may require at or near the middle of the block a walk connecting adjacent streets. Such improvements are discussed in § 4.24, Open Spaces.
(1980 Code, Ch. 154, § 4.14) (Ord. 2001-4, passed 3-27-2001)