§ 3.2. Blocks.

3.201.

Requirements. The widths, lengths, 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)

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

(3)

Limitations of topography.

3.202.

Length. Blocks shall not be less than five hundred (500) feet nor more than twelve hundred (1,200) feet in length, except as the Patterson Planning Commission or Board of Aldermen considers necessary to secure efficient use of land or desirable features of street pattern.

3.203.

Widths. Blocks shall be wide enough to allow two (2) rows of lots, except where fronting on streets is prevented by topographical conditions or size of property.