13.4.3 Block Length Requirements
A. Streets shall be laid out such that the requirements can be met both within and between proposed and future subdivisions on adjacent land through the use of stub out requirements within Sec. 12.3, Streets.
Zoning Districts | Maximum Block Length (ft) | Maximum Block Perimeter (ft) | Minimum Site Acre Applicable (acres) |
|---|---|---|---|
RU-M, RC (20 max); RS-M(D) (18 max); PDR (Above 8.000); CSD; MU; CD; DD; CI; CN; | 550 | 1,400 | 2 |
RU-5 (8 max); RS-M (8 max); RS-8 (5 max); PDR (Below 8); OI; CG; CC | 920 | 2,880 | 5 |
1,200 | 4,000 | 10 |
Commentary: The maximum block perimeters correspond to a maximum average block length of 350 feet, 720 feet, and 1,000 feet.
B. Within a single phase of any subdivision or development, individual block perimeters shall be permitted to exceed the maximum by 25% provided that the average of all block perimeters in the phase does not exceed the maximum.
C. The requirements contained in Table 1 shall not apply if one or more of the following conditions prevents a through connection:
1. Obstacles associated with prior platting of property from another landowner;
2. Construction of existing buildings or other barriers;
3. Railroad or utility right-of-way; or
4. Existing limited-access motor vehicle right-of-way.