(A) The widths, lengths, and shapes of blocks shall be suited to the planned use of the land, zoning requirements, need for convenient access, control and safety of street traffic, and the limitations and opportunities of topography.
(B) In addition:
(1) The length of blocks in residential areas shall not, as a general rule, be less than 400 feet nor more than 1,200 feet in length unless otherwise dictated by exceptional topography or other limiting factors of good design;
(2) Pedestrian ways are generally not desired and should be avoided; however, pedestrian ways of not less than ten feet in width may be required near the center and entirely across any block over 900 feet in length where deemed essential by the Plan Commission to provide adequate pedestrian circulation or access to schools, parks, shopping centers, churches, or transportation facilities;
(3) The width of blocks shall be wide enough to provide for two tiers of lots of appropriate depth except where otherwise required to separate residential development from through traffic. Width of lots or parcels reserved or laid out for commercial or industrial use shall be adequate to provide for off-street service and parking required by the use contemplated and the area zoning restrictions for such use; and
(4) Utility easements. See § 153.073.
(Prior Code, § 18.08)