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(a) Block Structure. Multiple - family developments 8 or more acres in size shall be developed as a series of complete blocks bounded by public or private streets. Natural areas, waterways, high voltage power lines, and other similar substantial physical features may form up to 2 sides of a block. The maximum block size within amultiple- family development shall be no greater than 4 acres in size. (See Figure 9.5500(10) Multiple- Family Block Requirements.) (b) Criteria for Adjustment. Adjustments to the standards in this subsection maybe made, based on the criteria of EC 9.8030(8)(d). (11) Site Access and Internal Circulation. (a) Streets. Street standards and connectivity requirements for local residential streets shall be applied to public and private streets within multiple - family developments. (Refer to EC 9.6815 Connectivity for Local Streets). (See Figure 9.5500(12) Multiple - Family Parking.) (b) Driveways. Driveways and parking drives are private roadways for projects or portions of projects not served by streets. Driveways and parking drives shall be designed in accordance with the following standards: 1. Driveways. Driveways provide vehicular access to parking and dwelling units but do not provide primary pedestrian access to units. Driveways are intended to be used primarily for vehicular circulation and dwelling access and should be visually distinct from streets. (See Figure 9.5500(11)(b) Multiple - Family Driveways). The following standards apply: a. Two -way driveways shall be a minimum width of 20 feet, one- way driveways shall be a minimum width of 12 feet. The maximum driveway width is 28 feet. b. All driveways shall be perpendicular to the street they connect to and shall be constructed with a 10- to 15 -foot curb radius. C. On lots without alley access, driveway connections to public streets shall be limited as specified in Table 9.5500(11)(b)l.c. Multiple - Family Driveway Standards for Lots Without Alley Access. 2. ' Parking Drives. Parking drives are driveways lined with head -in parking spaces, diagonal parking spaces, garages, or any combination thereof along a significant portion of their length. Parking drives for multiple- family developments with more than 20 units shall be designed so as to permit no through -motor vehicle movements. (See Figure 9.5500(12) Multiple- Family Parking.) (c) Alley Access. Development sites with alley access, either at the rear yard or along the side yard, shall use the alley to provide access to the development site. In these instances, no direct access to the street, other than by the alley, shall be permitted. (See Figure 9.5500(11)(b) Multiple- Ordinance -- 187