Ordinances-1998-218

1) In all districts a buffer strip at least fifty (50) feet in depth in addition to the normal depth of the lot required in the district shall be provided adjacent to the railroad right-of-way. A buffer strip at least twenty (20) feet in depth in addition to the normal depth of the limited access highway. This strip shall be part of the platted lots and shall be designated on the plat: "This strip is reserved for screening. The placement of structures hereon is prohibited." 2) Streets parallel to the railroad when intersecting a street which crosses the railroad at grade shall, to the extent practicable, be at a distance of at least two-hundred twenty five (225) feet from the railroad right-of-way. Such distance shall be determined with due consideration of the minimum distance required for future separation of grades by means of appropriate approach gradients. 4.07 BLOCK AND LOT STANDARDS The following standards shall apply to the layout of blocks and lots in all subdivisions: A) No residential block shall be longer than thirteen hundred (1,300) feet or shorter than three hundred (300) feet measured from street line to street line. The width of blocks should be arranged so as to allow two tiers of lots, with utility easement. B) In blocks over seven hundred (700) feet in length, the City Council may require a public way or an easement at least ten (10) feet in width, at or near the center of the block, for use by pedestrians.