§ 42-189. Blocks.

(a)

The length of a block shall be considered to be the distance from property corner to property corner measured along the property line of the block face:

(1)

Of greatest dimension; or

(2)

On which the greatest number of lots face.

(b)

The width of a block shall be considered to be the distance from property corner to property corner measured along the property line of the block face:

(1)

Of least dimension; or

(2)

On which the fewest number of lots face.

(c)

The length, width 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 contemplates;

(2)

Zoning requirements as to lot sizes and dimensions;

(3)

Needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of street traffic.

(d)

In general, intersecting streets should be provided at such intervals as to serve traffic adequately and to meet existing streets or customary subdivision practices. Where no existing subdivision controls, the block lengths should not exceed 1,320 feet. Where no existing subdivision controls, the blocks should not be less than 500 feet in length; however, in cases where physical barriers, property ownership, or individual usage creates conditions where it is appropriate that these standards be varied, the length may be increased or decreased to meet existing conditions, having due regard for connecting conditions, having due regard for connecting streets, circulation of traffic and public safety.

(e)

Where long blocks in the vicinity of a school, park or shopping center are platted, the commission may require a public walkway near the middle of long blocks or opposite a street that terminates between the streets at the ends of the block. If required, the walkway shall not, be less than four feet nor more than eight feet in width, and shall have a concrete walk of a minimum width of four feet through the block from sidewalk to sidewalk, or curb to curb, or if no street, to the property line adjacent to school, park or shopping center.

(Code 1994, ch. 9, art. 47; Ord. No. 248, exh. A(art. 47), 3-24-1997)