§ 154.106 BLOCK DIMENSIONS.

   The length, width and shapes of blocks must be appropriate for site conditions and the type of development contemplated. A maximum block length of 660 feet is recommended, and block lengths of more than 1,500 feet are prohibited. Blocks must have sufficient width to accommodate two tiers of lots of appropriate depth between street lines, except that blocks accommodating one tier of lots may be allowed, subject to the double-frontage lot requirements of § 154.103(C).

(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)

§ 154.107 CROSSWALKS.

   Pedestrian crosswalks at least ten feet in width may be required by Chief Subdivision Engineer when blocks exceed 660 feet in width or length and whenever deemed necessary to provide safe and adequate pedestrian circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping areas, transportation and other community facilities.

(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)

STREETS

§ 154.120 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT AND LAYOUT.

   Streets and street networks serving subdivisions must be designed and laid out with due regard for:

   (A)   Topographic conditions and drainage;

   (B)   Public convenience and safety;

   (C)   Allowing safe and adequate access for abutting parcels of land; and

   (D)   Proposed land use and density and intensity of development to be served by the streets.

(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)

§ 154.121 STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS.

   Streets must comply with the standards of this chapter and the State Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. The higher or more restrictive standard governs in the event of conflict.

(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)