(A) Blocks shall not be greater than 1,200 feet in length, except if necessary due to unusual topographic conditions, water frontage, or other circumstances.
(B) In residential areas, blocks longer than 600 feet shall be provided with ten foot pedestrian ways in locations deemed necessary for public welfare, health, safety, or ease of use. Suitable easements, setbacks, paving, landscaping, or fencing may be required.
(C) Blocks for commercial and industrial areas may vary from the elements of design contained in this section if the nature of the use requires other treatment. In such cases, off-street parking for employees and customers shall be provided along with safe and convenient limited access to the street system. Space for off-street loading shall also be provided with similar access. Extension of roads, railroad access right-of-way and utilities shall be provided as necessary.
(D) Blocks shall be wide enough to allow two tiers of lots, except lots adjoining a lake, stream, railroad, or arterial, or where one tier of lots is necessary because of topographic conditions.
(Ord. 20220120-01, passed 1-20-22)