Mixed-Use Design Standards
July 1, 2009
MUDS 5.1 Block Size
| Development Types | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mixed-Use Corridor Development | Mixed-Use Center | Mixed-Use Neighborhood |
MUDS 5.1.1 Intent.
To promote walkability and street connectivity, streets and private access-ways should be designed with small block sizes and minimal distances between intersections. Although dimensions vary even within a single development, mixed-use developments typically have block perimeters of about 1/4 mile.
Standard:
MUDS 5.1.2 Block Size.
Block size shall be regulated by block perimeter and intersection distance according to the following table.
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Sub-Zone |
Maximum |
Maximum |
|---|---|---|
|
Core |
2000’ |
500’ |
|
Center |
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|
General |
2000’ |
700’ |
|
Edge |
3000’ |
700’ |
MUDS 5.1.3 Intersection Distance.
Intersection distance shall be the distance between two consecutive street and/or private access way intersections; intersection distance shall be measured between the centerlines. Alleys and driveways shall not be considered streets or private access-ways for the purposes of this standard.
MUDS 5.1.4 Block Perimeter.
Block perimeter shall be the perimeter distance of a block; block perimeter shall be measured at the lot line around blocks. For blocks that abut a boundary to the mixed-use development, the boundary line shall be considered an edge to the block.
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Effective on: 1/1/1901