PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN LOT, BLOCK, AND STREET LAYOUT CRITERIA

§ 157.095 PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN INTENT.

   When applications are submitted for a preliminary subdivision plan, developers shall comply with the following lot, block, and street layout criteria.

(1992 Code, App. A, § 15A.07.010) (Ord. 81-08, passed 7-7-2008; Ord. 87-18, passed 10-2-2018)

§ 157.096 PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN BLOCKS.

   (a)   The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with regard to:

      (1)   Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated;

      (2)   The need for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of traffic and utilities; and

      (3)   Limitations and opportunities of topography.

   (b)   Blocks shall normally be wide enough to allow two tiers of residential lots of an appropriate depth.

   (c)   Block lengths shall not exceed 1,320'. Block lengths on arterial streets may be longer, but in such situations that pedestrian and bicycle connections must be made as required by § 157.099.

(1992 Code, App. A, § 15A.07.020) (Ord. 81-08, passed 7-7-2008; Ord. 87-18, passed 10-2-2018)