1111.03 BLOCKS.

   Blocks within subdivisions shall conform to the following standards:

   (a)   Sizes.

      (1)    Blocks shall not exceed 1,400 feet in length, except where, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, conditions may justify a greater distance.

      (2)    Widths of blocks shall be determined by the condition of the layout and shall be suited to the intended layout.

   (b)   Public Walkways.

      (1)    Location of public walkways or crosswalks may be required by the Commission to obtain satisfactory pedestrian access to public or private facilities or where blocks exceed 900 feet in length.

      (2)    Public walkways shall be in the nature of an easement for this purpose.

   (c)    Easements.

      (1)    Location of utility line easements shall be provided along the rear or side lot lines as necessary for utility lines. Easements shall give access to every lot, park or public grounds. Such easements shall be a total of not less than fifteen (15) feet wide, seven and one-half (7 ½) feet from each parcel.

      (2)    Recommendations on the proposed layout of telephone and electric company easements should be sought from all of the utility companies serving the area. It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to submit copies of the preliminary plat to all appropriate public utilities.

      (3)    Easements not less than three (3) feet in width shall be provided where needed alongside lot lines so as to provide for street light dropouts. Prior to the approval of the final plat for a proposed subdivision, a statement shall be obtained from the appropriate utility indicating that easements have been provided along specific lots. A notation shall be made on the final plat indicating: "The side lot lines between lots (indicating lot numbers) are subject to street light dropout rights granted to the (name of utility company)." (Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)