§ 18.210.070 — Blocks

18.210.070 - Blocks.

A. General. Blocks shall be designed to allow for adequate building sites for the type of use proposed to comply with Zoning Code requirements prescribing lot sizes and dimensions, to allow for convenient pedestrian and vehicular circulation, access, traffic control and safety and limitations created by topography. Block depths generally shall be sufficient to allow for two tiers of lots of the prescribed depth for the proposed use. In order to promote connectivity, walkability, and a sense of neighborhood cohesiveness, blocks should not normally exceed 2,000 feet in length and may be up to 3,500 feet in length where topographic conditions dictate longer block lengths. Along arterial and standard streets, blocks should be designed where possible to minimize the number of interconnecting streets. [image omitted; see the official code] 18.210.070 Blocks B. Corners. At street intersections, block corners shall be cut off or rounded at the property line to conform with the specifications of the Public Works Department. C. Pedestrian ways. Where needed for traffic safety, for access to schools, playgrounds, shopping facilities or for other community facilities, pedestrian ways not less than ten feet in width may be required. The entire width shall be paved with concrete in accordance with the standard specifications for sidewalks of the Public Works Department. Pedestrian ways lined with solid walls on either side are generally discouraged due to security concerns. Pedestrian ways shall be illuminated in accordance with the specifications of the Public Utilities Department and the Planning Division. Metal posts or other facilities designed to inhibit the passage of vehicles through the pedestrian ways shall be installed to the specifications of the Public Works Department and the Planning Division.

(Ord. 6968 § 1, 2007)