§ 25-4-153. BLOCK LENGTH.

(A)

A block may not exceed 1,200 feet in length, except as provided in this section.

(B)

A residential block that is parallel and adjacent to an arterial street may be up to 1,500 feet in length.

(C)

A residential block that is more than 900 feet in length must be transected by a pedestrian path that is located not less than 300 feet from each block end. The pedestrian path must be not less than five feet wide, comply with City standards for a sidewalk or trail, and be located within an easement or right-of-way, as determined by the director, that is not less than 15 feet wide. The director may waive or modify this requirement if the director determines that the pedestrian path cannot comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(D)

A commercial or industrial block may be up to 2,000 feet in length if the director determines that there is adequate traffic circulation and utility service.

(E)

The director may waive a block length restriction if the director determines that the proposed block length adequately meets the requirements of traffic circulation, utility service, topography, and the Comprehensive Plan.

(F)

An applicant may appeal the director's denial of a waiver under this section to the Land Use Commission.

Source: Section 13-2-430; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 010607-8; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20080214-095.