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x <br /> a <br /> SUBDIVISIONS - <br /> ' m <br /> ARTICLE 6: BLOCKS, LOTS, ACCESS Section 3.1.1.1 or if no platting is required a site development <br /> permit under Section 2.7.1.1. <br /> DIVISION 1: IN GENERAL B. Block Standards <br /> Section 3.6.1.1Intent 1. Residential blocks must have sufficient width to provide <br /> for two (2)tiers of residential lots, except: <br /> A. The intent of the maximum block perimeter and connectivity <br /> regulations is to provide a well-connected street network. a. Where across from a public park or open space; <br /> B. Large blocks with limited connectivity discourages walking, b. To allow for unusual topographical conditions;or <br /> contributes to street congestion and adds driving distance that <br /> can negatively impact emergency services. c. When adjacent to the outer perimeter of a subdivision <br /> as illustrated in Section 3.6.4.1. <br /> C. New streets should be designed to consider future <br /> development. 2. The following table establishes the maximum block <br /> perimeter and maximum length for a dead-end street by <br /> D. The access regulations are intended to provide safe zoning district. In the event that a single block contains <br /> and convenient vehicular and pedestrian access within more than one zoning district,the most restrictive <br /> developments and between adjacent developments and to requirement applies. <br /> lessen traffic congestion. Pedestrian, bike and vehicular access <br /> should be safe, direct and convenient. TABLE 3.1 BLOCK PERIMETERS <br /> E. Administrative adjustments of up to 10%of the standards and ZONING DISTRICT BLOCK PERIMETER DEAD-END STREET <br /> requirements of this Division may be appropriate where: (MAX) (MAX) <br /> FD,CO-1,CD-2 H/A 500 FT. <br /> 1. Topographic changes are too steep; SF-6, NO-3,SF-R,SF-4.5 3,000 FT. 300 FT. <br /> 2. Existing buildings,streams or other natural or man-made ND-3.2.NO-3.5,HD-4, <br /> obstructions or site layout of developed properties prevent CO-2.5,CD-3 2,800 FT. 250 FT. <br /> cross access; CD-4 2,400 fT. 200 FT. <br /> 3. Adjoining uses are incompatible; or CO-5,CO-50 2000 FT. NOT ALLOWED <br /> 4. Strict compliance would pose a safety hazard. EC,HC,HI,LI,ETJ 5,000 FT. 400 FT. <br /> LEGACY DISTRICTS 3,000 FT. 300 FT. <br /> F. Where the Responsible Official determines that the adjustment <br /> is greater than 10%an alternative compliance request under the <br /> findings in Section 2.8.4.4 may be made to the Planning and (Ord. No. 2020-60,9-1-2020) <br /> Zoning Commission in accordance with Section 2.8.4.1. 3. An Internal Drive in accordance with Section 3.7.2.6 may <br /> be used to satisfy the maximum block perimeter in the <br /> DIVISION 2: BLOCKS following circumstances: <br /> Section 3.6.2.1 Block Perimeter a. Re-development in a CD5 or CD51)district where the <br /> existing transportation network does not meet the <br /> A. Applicability.The City shall require an initial demonstration that block requirements of this section. <br /> the block perimeter standards are met at the time for approval <br /> of the first development application that portrays a specific plan b. In an EC, HC, HI, or LI District. <br /> of development but at no time shall the determination be made <br /> after the approval of a subdivision or development plat under <br /> Amended:September 1, 2020 San Marcos Development Code 3:27 <br />