Block length and width or acreage within bounding streets shall be such as to accommodate the size of residential lots required in the area by the zoning ordinance and to provide for convenient access, circulation control and safety of street traffic.
A. Length: In general, intersecting streets shall be provided at such intervals so as to serve cross traffic adequately and to meet existing streets. Where no existing plats control, the blocks in residential subdivisions should not exceed one thousand two hundred feet (1,200') nor be less than three hundred feet (300') in length, except where topography or other conditions justify a departure from this minimum. In blocks longer than nine hundred feet (900'), thirty foot (30') wide outlots and/or easements through the block for public trails may be required in locations deemed necessary for the public health, convenience and necessity.
B. Width: The width of the block shall normally be sufficient to allow two (2) tiers of lots of minimum depth as required by the zoning ordinance except adjoining a lake, stream, river, railroad or arterial or where one tier or lot is necessary because of topographic conditions. Blocks intended for business or industrial uses shall be of such width as to be considered most suitable for their respective use, including adequate space for off street parking, deliveries and loading. Such facilities shall be provided with safe and convenient limited access to the street system. (Ord. 2019-06, 2-25-2019)