§ 50-577. Blocks.

(a)

The length, width and shape of blocks shall be determined with due regard to the following:

(1)

Provision of adequate sites for buildings of the type proposed.

(2)

Zoning regulations.

(3)

Topography.

(4)

Requirements for safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian circulation.

(b)

Blocks generally shall not be less than 400 feet nor more than 1,400 feet in length, with a minimum 60-foot right-of-way. In general, no block width shall be less than twice the normal lot depth. In blocks exceeding 800 feet in length, the board of county commissioners may require the reservation of a 20-foot feet side easement through the block to provide for the crossing of underground utilities and pedestrian traffic where needed or desirable, and may further specify, at its discretion, that a four-foot wide paved footpath be included.

(c)

Pedestrian through walks may be required, where necessary, to assist circulation or provide access to community facilities. Such crosswalks shall have a width of not less than ten feet and a paved walk of not less than four feet.

(1991 LDR ch. 71, § 4.02)