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Blocks in subdivisions shall be subject to the following:
(a) General Provisions. The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to:
(1) The provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated;
(2) Zoning requirements and the requirements contained in these Regulations as to lot size and dimension;
(3) The needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of street traffic; and
(4) Limitations and opportunities of topography.
(b) Length. Blocks shall not exceed 1,800 feet in length, except where topographical conditions require longer blocks, nor shall they be less than 400 feet in length. Wherever blocks are longer than 1,000 feet, intrablock crosswalk easements, not less than thirty feet in width, shall be required near the center of the block. The Planning Commission may require that sidewalks be provided in such crosswalk easement.
(c) Width. Blocks shall contain two rows of lots except where double and reverse frontage lots are permitted.
(Ord. 97-297. Passed 12-15-97.)
Lots in subdivisions shall be subject to the following:
(a) Generally. The lot size, width, depth, shape and orientation and the minimum setback line shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development and use contemplated in order to secure and provide for the proper arrangement of streets or highways in relation to existing or planned streets or highways, for adequate and convenient open spaces for traffic, utilities, access of fire-fighting apparatus, recreation, light and air and for the avoidance of congestion of population.
Lots shall meet all lawful requirements as adopted by the various governmental subdivisions or public agencies having jurisdiction over this matter. Furthermore, all lots shall meet the minimum lot requirements of the Zoning Code in the district where said lot is located, exclusive of all easements for gas transmission mains and electric transmission lines.
The Planning Commission may limit to a maximum ratio of three and one-half to one the depth to width of lots for the most efficient use of land. However, all lots shall conform to the area requirements of the City of Elyria Zoning Code.
(b) Corner Lots. Corner lots for residential use shall have extra width, where necessary, to permit a required building setback from, and orientation to, both streets.
(c) Ingress and Egress. The subdividing of land shall be such as to provide each lot with frontage on a public street, unless otherwise allowed by the Planning Commission.
(d) Double and Reverse Frontage. Double frontage and reverse frontage lots may be allowed where they are essential to provide separation of residential development from vehicular thoroughfares or to overcome specific disadvantages of topography and orientation. A planting screen easement of at least twenty feet, and across which there would be no right of access, shall be provided along the line of lots abutting such vehicular thoroughfare or other disadvantageous use.
(e) Side Lot Lines. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines.
(f) Building Setback Lines. Building setback lines shall be in accordance with those specified in the City of Elyria Zoning Code.
(Ord. 97-297. Passed 12-15-97.)
Neighborhood development shall be subject to the following:
(a) Generally. Neighborhood unit-type development is encouraged by the Planning Commission. Where large subdivisions, designed on the basis of neighborhood units, are being reviewed, consideration will be given to the placement of commercial areas and public areas in relation both to the neighborhood unit being developed and to other units that might be developed. Where small subdivisions are being reviewed, the Commission shall coordinate such subdivisions, to the extent practicable, into units so that the same relationship with respect to commercial areas and public areas may be realized.
(b) Exceptions in Neighborhood Unit Development. Whenever a subdivision is developed as a neighborhood unit, with adequate parks or playgrounds, and such neighborhood is protected from through traffic, the Planning Commission may vary the requirements of Sections 1112.09 through 1112.12 to allow the subdivider more freedom in the arrangement of streets and lots. However, the Planning Commission shall ensure the convenience, health, welfare and safety of the future residents of the subdivision and adjacent property, the general welfare of the City and the intent of these Regulations.
(Ord. 97-297. Passed 12-15-97.)
Sidewalks shall be required in accordance with Chapter 1114.
(Ord. 97-297. Passed 12-15-97.)
All permanent residential addresses (other than apartment building addresses) shall have door delivery or curbline delivery as provided by the Postal Reorganization Act Amendments of 1976. A developer shall not enter into an agreement with the United States Postal Service to provide cluster mailboxes for residential delivery.
(Ord. 97-297. Passed 12-15-97.)