Gwinnett County |
Code of Ordinances |
Appendix A. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE |
Chapter 360. Development Design Standards |
§ 360-80. Design of Blocks.
360-80.1 Length, Width, and Shape. The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be determined with regard to:
A.
Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated;
B.
Applicable zoning requirements as to maximum length of street, lot size and dimensions;
C.
Needs for convenient access, circulation, control, and safety of street traffic; and
D.
Limitations and opportunities of topography.
360-80.2 Pedestrian Access. In blocks over 600 feet long, the Director may, when existing or proposed pedestrian circulation patterns or public gathering places so justify, require alleys, pedestrian ways or pedestrian access easements, as appropriate, through the block.