(A) The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard for the following:
(1) Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated;
(2) Zoning requirements as to lot sizes and dimensions;
(3) Need for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of street traffic; and
(4) Limitations and opportunities of topography.
(B) Blocks for residential use shall not be longer than 1,800 feet or less than 500 feet measured along the centerline of the block. Wherever practical, blocks along primary arterial and secondary arterial streets shall be not less than 1,000 feet.
(C) (1) When a block exceeds 600 feet in length, the Planning Commission may require a dedicated easement not less than 15 feet in width and a paved crosswalk not less than four feet in width to provide pedestrian access across the block.
(2) Such pedestrian walkways or crosswalks may be required by the Planning Commission if deemed essential to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation or other community facilities.
(D) Blocks used for residential purposes shall be of sufficient width to allow for two tiers of lots of appropriate depth but shall not be less than 220 feet in width except where otherwise required to separate residential development from through traffic. Other exceptions to this prescribed block width shall be permitted for blocks adjacent to major streets, railroads or waterways. Such exceptions are allowed provided other applicable provisions of this chapter are met.
(E) Blocks intended for business and industrial use shall be of a width and depth suitable for the intended use, with due allowance for off-street parking and loading facilities.
(Ord. 382, passed 7-8-2021)