Section 98-106. blocks.
(a) The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks in a subdivision shall be determined with due regard to the following:
(1) Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the use contemplated.
(2) Zoning requirements as provided in chapter 110 of this code as to lot sizes and dimensions.
(3) Such access, circulation, control and safety of street traffic as deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
(4) Limitations and opportunities of topography.
(b) block lengths shall not exceed 1,500 feet or be less than 500 feet.
(c) Pedestrian access rights-of-way shall be not less than ten feet wide. At least six feet of the right-of-way shall be paved with Portland cement concrete where deemed essential to provide circulation, or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other community facilities.
(d) In blocks over 1,200 feet in length or where otherwise deemed necessary to give pedestrian access to schools, local shopping centers and parks, the city may require additional right-of-way and pavement for pedestrian crosswalks. Such pedestrian crosswalks shall consist of a right-of-way dedicated to the city for pedestrian use.