(a) The arrangement of blocks shall be such as to conform to the street planning criteria set forth in Section 1123.11 and shall be arranged to accommodate lots and building sites of the size and character required for the zoning district as set forth in this code. The lines and boundaries of blocks shall be adjusted to conform to the topography and natural features, such as streams and lakes so that rear or side lot lines will coincide with corporation lines.
(b) Block lengths shall be planned to average 1,320 feet unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. Block widths shall be generally planned to accommodate two (2) tiers of lots, except that a single tier of lots may be required by the Planning Commission to separate residential development from major streets, adjoining nonresidential land uses, or unusual topographic features.
(c) Where a subdivision adjoins a major thoroughfare, the block shall be oriented so that there will be the fewest points of direct ingress and egress along such major thoroughfare as possible.
(d) Irregularly shaped blocks, those intended for cul-de-sac or loop streets, and those containing interior parks or playgrounds, may be approved if properly designed and located and if the maintenance of interior public spaces is covered by agreements.
(e) Pedestrian ways having a minimum right-of-way of four (4) feet and in a straight line may be required across excessively long blocks or at the end of cul-de-sac streets for access to schools, playgrounds, bus stops, or to other public facilities where convenient pedestrian circulation has not been provided by sidewalks and or streets.
(Ord. 2879. Passed 10-23-23.)