The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to: provisions of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated; zoning requirements as to lot sizes and dimensions; needs for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, control and safety of street traffic; limitations and opportunities of topography; and convenient access to water areas.
(A) Block length. Blocks shall not be less than 400 feet nor more than 1320 feet in length, unless otherwise dictated by exceptional topography or other limiting factors consistent with good design. Wherever practicable, blocks along major streets and highways shall not be less than 1,000 feet in length.
(B) Block width. Blocks shall have sufficient width to provide for 2 tiers of lots of appropriate depth except where single-tier lots are required to separate residential development from through vehicular traffic, public parks, cemeteries, railroad rights-of-way, corporate boundaries or any other type of use, except as may be necessary due to extreme topographic conditions.
(C) Pedestrian walkways and crosswalks. Where deemed necessary by the Planning Board, a pedestrian walkway and/or crosswalk at least 10 feet in width may be required to provide convenient public access to public areas such as schools, recreation areas, shopping centers, churches and other public facilities and the like.
(Ord. passed 5-31-1977)