Sec. 13.4. Block Standards

13.4.1. Street blocks shall have sufficient width to provide for lots, except where widths providing single lots are required to separate residential development Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. from arterial traffic, to separate lots from an incompatible use, to accommodate a requirement for single-loaded streets A roadway serving property (street yard) on one side only with no need for access on the other side., to allow for unusual topographic conditions or when adjacent Property abutting directly on the boundary of, touching, or sharing a common point. to the outer perimeter of the subdivision All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets..

Figure 1. Block A usually rectangular space enclosed by right-of-way and occupied by or intended for buildings. Standards Example

 

13.4.2. Applicability

A. Except in Design Districts, block A usually rectangular space enclosed by right-of-way and occupied by or intended for buildings. standards shall comply with this section or shall comply with Sec. 13.6, Street Connectivity Standards.

B. For Design District requirements see Sec. 16.4, Streetscape The appearance or view of an entire street or street network in general, including sidewalks, utilities, landscaping, street furniture, and the structures that make up the street wall., Right-of-Way A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription or condemnation and intended to be occupied by a street, trail, rail corridor, or public utility., and Block A usually rectangular space enclosed by right-of-way and occupied by or intended for buildings./Lot Standards.

13.4.3. Block Length Requirements

A. Streets shall be laid out such that the requirements can be met both within and between proposed and future subdivisions All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets. on adjacent Property abutting directly on the boundary of, touching, or sharing a common point. land through the use of stub out The extension of a street to an external property line to facilitate future roadway connection and reduce traffic impacts on the road network. requirements within Sec. 12.3, Streets.

Table 1: Block A usually rectangular space enclosed by right-of-way and occupied by or intended for buildings. Length Requirements
Zoning Districts	Maximum Block A usually rectangular space enclosed by right-of-way and occupied by or intended for buildings. Length (ft)	Maximum Block Perimeter The continuous line forming the boundary of a street block. (ft)	Minimum Site Acre Applicable (acres)
RU-M, RC (20 max); RS-M(D) (18 max); PDR (above 8.000); CSD; MU; CD; DD; CI; CN	550	1,400	2
RU-5 (8 max); RS-M (8 max); RS-8 (5 max); PDR (below 8); OI; CG; CC	920	2,880	5
RR; RS-20 (2 max); RS- 10 (4 max); I; IL; IP; SRP; UC	1,200	4,000	10

Commentary: The maximum block A usually rectangular space enclosed by right-of-way and occupied by or intended for buildings. perimeters correspond to a maximum average block A usually rectangular space enclosed by right-of-way and occupied by or intended for buildings. length of 350 ft, 720 ft, and 1,000 ft.

B. Within a single phase of any subdivision All divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose of sale or building development (whether immediate or future) or any division of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in existing streets. or development Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land., individual block A usually rectangular space enclosed by right-of-way and occupied by or intended for buildings. perimeters shall be permitted to exceed the maximum by 25% provided that the average of all block A usually rectangular space enclosed by right-of-way and occupied by or intended for buildings. perimeters in the phase does not exceed the maximum.

C. The requirements contained in Table 1 shall not apply if at least one of the following conditions prevents a through connection:

1. Obstacles associated with prior platting A map, chart or plan of a tract or parcel of land which is to be or which has been, subdivided. of property from another landowner; 

2. Construction of existing buildings or other barriers; 

3. Railroad or utility right-of-way A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription or condemnation and intended to be occupied by a street, trail, rail corridor, or public utility.; or

4. Existing limited-access motor vehicle All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. right-of-way A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription or condemnation and intended to be occupied by a street, trail, rail corridor, or public utility..