15.03.210 Block Standards.
(1) Residential streets and alleys shall not extend more than five hundred (500) feet in length without an off-setting intersection to another street or public accessway, unless the developer demonstrates that such a block length is not possible because of the existence of one (1) or more of the following conditions:
(a) Physical conditions preclude development of a public street. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to, topography, natural resource areas or primary and secondary conservation areas such as wetlands, ponds, streams, channels, rivers or lakes.
(b) Buildings or other existing development on adjacent lands, including previously subdivided but vacant lots or parcels, physically preclude a connection now or in the future.
(c) An existing public street or streets terminates at the boundary of the development site having a block length exceeding five hundred (500) feet, or is situated such that the extension of the street(s) into the development site would create a block length exceeding five hundred (500) feet. In such cases, the block length shall be as close to five hundred (500) feet as practical.
(2) The width of blocks shall be sufficient to allow two (2) tiers of lots. Lot depths are regulated by Title 14.
(3) When necessary to provide safe, convenient and direct access for pedestrians and bicyclists to and from nearby residential areas, transit stops, neighborhood activity areas and other commercial and industrial areas, or where required by adopted plans, the developer shall provide and improve, access ways (of a design approved by the City Engineer) to connect to cul-de-sacs, or to pass through blocks. At a minimum, “nearby” shall be interpreted to mean uses within one fourth (1/4) mile which can reasonably be expected to be used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Where possible, access ways may also be employed to accommodate easements for utilities.