The length, width and acreage of blocks shall be sufficient to provide for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of street design. Blocks may be longer than 1,300 feet or shorter than 300 feet only if the Zoning Administrator and city staff agree that exceptions are warranted. Exceptions may be warranted in order to foster design originality provided that the exceptions do not violate sound planning principles. Pedestrian ways may be required on blocks longer than 900 feet, or in other areas dedicated to the city to provide access to schools, parks and other destinations. Pedestrian ways shall be at least ten feet wide, and shall be located so as to minimize intersections with streets.
(Ord. 217, passed 11-28-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99