§ 7.02. Blocks.

A.

The length of a block shall be considered to be the distance from property corner to property corner measured along the property line of the block face:

1.

Of greatest dimension, or

2.

On which the greatest number of lots face.

B.

The width of a block shall be considered to be the distance from property corner to property corner measured along the property line of the block face:

1.

Of least dimension, or

2.

On which the fewest number of lots face.

C.

The length, width and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to:

1.

Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated;

2.

Zoning requirements as to lot sizes and dimensions;

3.

Needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of street traffic;

4.

Limitations and opportunities of topography.

D.

In general, intersecting streets should be provided at such intervals as to serve traffic adequately and to meet existing streets. Where no existing subdivision controls, the block length should not exceed 1,320 feet. Where no existing subdivision controls, the blocks should not be less than 500 feet in length. However, in cases where physical barriers, property ownership, or individual usage creates conditions where it is appropriate that these standards be varied, the length may be increased or decreased to meet existing conditions, having due regard for connecting streets, circulation of traffic and public safety.

E.

Where long blocks in the vicinity of a school, park or shopping center are platted, the city council may require a public walkway near the middle of long blocks or opposite a street that terminates between the streets at the ends of the block. If required, the concrete walkway shall not be less than five feet nor more than eight feet in width, through the block from sidewalk to sidewalk, or curb to curb, or if no street, to the property line adjacent to school, park, or shopping center and shall meet barrier free requirements in accordance with ADA and Texas Accessibility Standards.

F.

All blocks shall be consecutively numbered or lettered in alphabetical order. The blocks in subdivisions bearing the same name shall be numbered or lettered consecutively through the several sections or phases. Lettering for blocks shall be larger and bolder than lot numbers or circled to make identification clear. Any block which is planned as an 'out-parcel' shall be numbered and designated on the plat with notation regarding any development restrictions.