§ 155.428 BLOCKS.

   The following regulations shall govern the design and layout of blocks:

   (A)   The arrangement of blocks shall conform to the street design criteria set forth in § 155.418 through 155.427 of this subchapter;

   (B)   Blocks shall be arranged to accommodate lots and building sites of the size and character required by the Zoning Code, to provide for adequate community facilities and to regard the limitations and opportunities or topography;

   (C)   Irregularly-shaped blocks, those intended for cul-de-sacs and loop streets, and those containing interior parks or playground may be approved by the Planning Commission if properly designed and located;

   (D)   No blocks shall be longer that 1,400 feet nor less than 600 feet. The block shall normally accommodate two tiers of last and shall have a minimum width of 250 feet, except where unusual topography or other extreme physical circumstances exist;

   (E)   Where blocks are more that 900 feet in length, a crosswalk easement not less than ten feet in width at or near the halfway point of the block may be required; and

   (F)   Blocks intended for commercial and industrial subdivisions shall be designed specifically for such purposes and shall include adequate provisions for parking, loading and delivery services. Such blocks shall not be less than 250 feet in width nor less than 1,000 feet in length.

(Ord. 2317, passed 12-21-2006)