Sec. 654.125. - Design standards: blocks.

(a) The lengths, widths 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 contemplated. (2) Zoning requirements as to lot sizes and dimensions. (3) Needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of street and pedestrian traffic and fire protection. (4) Limitations and opportunities of topography, with special emphasis on drainage of the proposed subdivision and the possible adverse effects of that drainage on properties surrounding the subdivision. (b) Block lengths shall not exceed 1,500 feet between intersecting streets, except that the Department may approve blocks of greater length. (c) On-grade pedestrian crosswalks may be required where deemed essential to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other community facilities. Wheelchair ramps shall be provided at intersections or crosswalks as required by State law. (Ord. 91-58-147, § 1; Ord. 2002-714-E, § 5; Ord. 2013-185-E, § 6) Note— Former § 654.113 .