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Blocks in new subdivisions shall meet the following standards: (A) Length. The length of any block shall not be more than 620 feet. (B) Pedestrian ways. The use of pedestrian ways through any block is to be permitted only when absolutely necessary. Where permitted, pedestrian ways shall be at least 15 feet wide. (C) Alleys. The use of alleys in any block is to be permitted only when absolutely necessary. Alleys may be required in commercial areas where adequate off-street loading space is not available. § 153.19 LOTS. The lot and yard sizes shall conform to the requirements of the city zoning chapter and the lots shall be designed in accordance with the following design standards: (A) Corner lots. The minimum corner lot dimensions for single-family, detached dwelling developments where permitted under the zoning chapter shall be: (1) At least ten feet wider at building setback line than permitted under the zoning chapter; (2) Not less than minimum depth permitted under the zoning chapter; and (3) Minimum lot area shall be increased by ten feet times the minimum lot depth permitted under the zoning chapter. (B) Shape of lots. Side lines of lots shall be approximately at right angles to straight streets and on radial line on curved streets. Some variation from this rule is permitted when it is clearly evident that the variation shall improve the overall design. In no case shall the rear lot line of any lot be less than 50 feet. (C) Access. Every lot shall be provided with access adequate for the use of public safety vehicles and other public and private purposes and shall be served by a public or private street system, improved in accordance with this chapter and connected to the general street system. (D)Double frontage lots. Double frontage lots shall not be permitted, except: (1) Where lots back upon a thoroughfare, in which case vehicular and pedestrian access between the lots and the thoroughfare shall be prohibited; and (2) Where topographic or other conditions render subdividing otherwise unreasonable. The double frontage lots shall have an additional depth of at least 20 feet in order to allow space for a protective screen -planting along the back lot line, and also in these instances vehicular and pedestrian access between the lots and the thoroughfare shall be prohibited. (E) Nonsewered lots. In areas which are not served by public sanitary sewer systems, no lot shall be developed for residential purposes unless it meets the requirements set for lots outside the urban service 273 1 Page