§ 8.3. Blocks.

8.3.1.

The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to:

A.

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

B.

Zoning requirements as to lot sizes and dimensions unless a planned unit development is contemplated;

C.

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

D.

Limitations and opportunities of topography.

8.3.2.

Residential blocks shall be wide enough to provide two tiers of lots, except where fronting on streets classified as a collector street or higher or prevented by topographical conditions or size of the property. The director may require and/or approve a single tier of lots of minimum depth.