(a) The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to:
(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) Needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of street traffic.
(4) Limitations and opportunities of topography.
(b) Block Design.
(1) Length. No block shall be longer than 1,200 feet nor less than 500 feet, except in unusual circumstances subject to approval of the Planning Commission. Where a subdivision adjoins a major highway, the greater dimension of the block shall front along such major highway to minimize the number of points of ingress or egress.
(2) Crosswalk. Where blocks are over 750 feet in length, a crosswalk easement not less than fifteen (15) feet in width may be required if necessary to provide proper access through the block. Necessity shall be determined by the Planning Commission.
(3) Commercial industrial. Blocks for multifamily, business or industrial subdivision shall be designed to accommodate the building sites and provide yards, service drives, required off-street parking, and other such required facilities for unit development as required for traffic control, safety, and standards of good design.
(4) Bikeways. Recognizing that the bicycle is a legitimate form of transportation that is increasing in use, the Perry Village Planning Commission strongly recommends that bikeways be planned and constructed as an integral part of all subdivisions. It is recommended that the width of the bikeway be ten (10) feet and be constructed as recommended by the Village Engineer.
(c) Lots.
(1) Arrangement. The lot arrangement and design shall be such that all lots will provide satisfactory and desirable building sites, properly related to topography, natural land features, and the character of surrounding development.
(2) Double frontage lot. Lots with double frontage shall be prohibited except where the Commission determines that it is essential to provide separation of residential development from arterial streets.
(3) Corner lots.
A. No corner lot shall have a width at the building line of less than seventy-five (75) feet. Either of the two (2) sides of a corner lot fronting on a street may be designated the front of a lot provided the rear yard shall always be opposite the frontage so designated.
B. All corner lots, be they at the intersection of the rights-of-way of two streets or of a service street and a street, shall have a curve with a minimum radius of twenty (20) feet joining the two sidelines of said rights-of-way.
(4) Access to dedicated streets. All side lines of lots shall be at approximate right angles to straight street lines and radial to curved street lines except where a variation to this rule will provide a better street and lot layout.
(5) Zoning conformance. The lot size, width, depth and the minimum building setback lines shall meet or exceed the existing Village Zoning Regulations.
(6) Physical factors. In case of unusual soil conditions or other physical factors which may impair the health and safety of the neighborhood in which a subdivision may be located, upon recommendation of the County Board of Health or upon the recommendation of the Village Engineer, the Commission may require larger lot widths and lot areas than might otherwise be necessary.
(7) Public sites and open spaces. Where the subdivision contains a park, school, or other public area which is shown upon the Master Plan for the Municipality, such area shall either be dedicated to the proper public agency or it shall be reserved for acquisition thereby, within a specified period by a purchase or other means and an agreement shall be entered into between the subdivider and the proper public agency regarding the time and method of acquisition and the cost thereof.
(Ord. 7A-1977. Passed 6-14-77.)