Portland Land Use Code

Citation: Portland Land Use Code
Parent Document: Portland Land Use Code
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Original Source: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/asset/a5dcd1dc-4117-40b3-b3da-74a56919e14b ↗
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the Public Works Authority. All work shall be       14.5.7 Lots
    completed in accordance with the Department         A. Lots shall conform to the provisions of Article 7
    of Public Works specifications.                         and all other relevant provisions of the City of
                                                            Portland Code of Ordinances.
14.5.6 Blocks                                           B. Where easements for public utilities, storm
A. A maximum block length of 800 feet, measured             drains, or sanitary sewers are contemplated,
    from the nearest street lines of intersecting           the lot lines shall be located in such a manner
    streets, shall be observed except where, in the         as to facilitate construction of such facilities
    opinion of the Planning Board, conditions               and the maintenance thereof.
    justify a departure from this standard. In          C. Lots which are reserved or laid out for
    general, block size should be the maximum,              business, commercial, or industrial purposes
    most consistent with the use and shape of the           shall have sufficient width and depth to
    site and the convenience and safety of the              accommodate the off-street parking and
    occupants.                                              loading facilities to be provided.
B. In blocks exceeding 800 feet in length,              D. Where feasible, side lot lines shall be at right
    measured from the nearest street lines of               angles to street lines (or radial to curving street
    intersecting streets, the Planning Board shall          lines).
    require, where feasible, the reservation of a 20
    foot wide easement to the City through the          14.5.8 Public open space
    block to provide for the crossing of                A. In all subdivisions, open space may be provided
    underground utilities and pedestrian traffic and        for parks, recreation, and other public use.
    may further specify, at its discretion, that an         Where no public open space or recreational
    accessible foot path be included.                       areas exist in close proximity to the subdivision,
C. The length, width and shape of blocks shall be           or where a lack of such areas in the subdivision
    determined on the basis of:                             would require its disapproval under Section
    1.   Provision of adequate building sites               14.4, the Planning Board may require provision
         suitable to the special needs of the type of       of land for park or recreational purposes. Such
         use contemplated.                                  lands may be designated for public or private
    2.   Zoning requirements as to lot sizes,               ownership in accordance with the conditions
         setbacks and dimensions.                           stated in this subsection, subject to the
    3.   Needs for convenient access, circulation,          approval of the Planning Board.
         control and safety of street traffic.          B. If a tract or parcel is intended for public
    4.   Limitations and opportunities of                   ownership and is so designated on the
         topography.                                        subdivision plat, the acceptance of such land
D. The foregoing dimensions may be adjusted by              shall be first recommended by appropriate City
    the Planning Board where type of use or                 departments and the Planning Board, and sent
    topography requires such modification.                  to the City Council for final determination. CITY OF PORTLAND LAND USE CODE | 14-7 SUBDIVISIONS
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