Blocks within subdivisions shall conform to the following standards.
(A) Sizes.
(1) Maximum length for blocks shall not exceed 1,400 feet in length, except where, in the opinion of the Commission, conditions may justify a greater distance.
(2) Widths of blocks shall be determined by the conditions 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 such as, but not limited, to schools and parks.
(2) Widths of public walkways shall be at least 12 feet and shall be in the nature of an easement for this purpose.
(3) Sidewalks shall be constructed by the developer in compliance with city standards and located within public rights-of-way along existing public roadways on the side or sides of the roadway abutting the development. If sufficient land is unavailable within the then existing public right-of-way, the developer shall transfer sufficient land from the project to the public right-of-way to permit sidewalks to be constructed. These sidewalks shall be dedicated to public use. Maintenance and clearing of any sidewalk associated with the project which has been dedicated to public use shall be as for other public sidewalks within the city.
(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 12 feet wide, six 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 proprietor to submit copies of the preliminary plat to all appropriate public utility agencies.
(3) Easements three feet in width shall be provided where needed along side 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 public 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)”.
(1979 Code, § 5.292) (Ord. 45, passed 6-6-1972; Ord. 156, passed 3-18-2003)