(A) Determination of block dimensions. The length, 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 type of use contemplated;
(2) Zoning requirements as to lot sizes arid dimensions within the corporate limits of the village; and
(3) Needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of pedestrian and street traffic.
(B) Block dimension restrictions. The length, width and shape of blocks shall be such as are appropriate for the locality and the type of development contemplated, but block length in residential areas shall not be less than 400 feet nor exceed 1,200 feet, nor have less than sufficient width to provide two tiers of lots of appropriate depth between street lines, except for blocks with one tier of lots which meet the double frontage requirements of this chapter.
(C) Pedestrian crosswalks. Pedestrian crosswalk rights-of-way not less than 20 feet wide shall be required at centers of blocks having a length in excess of 800 feet and where deemed necessary by the Planning Commission to provide for pedestrian circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other community facilities.
(D) Blocks located in industrial/commercial areas. Blocks or portions thereof intended for commercial or industrial use shall be designated as such and the plans shall show adequate off-street areas to provide for parking, loading docks and other facilities, as provided in the Village Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 808, passed 4-19-2006)