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Southampton Township
City Zoning Code

12-6.4 Street

and block regulating standards.

a. 
The TC1 district shall incorporate varying block configurations that coincide with the existing TC district's street grid and provide for a variety of lot sizes and types.
b. 
Streets shall curve at strategic locations to allow the grid pattern to be unique so as not to have a static street pattern. The modest bend or curve should not affect the overall lot layout but will instead promote flexibility and character. To the greatest extent possible, existing topography should be used to provide added interest and character to the street layout.
c. 
Blocks shall be grouped in such a manner as to reinforce the concept of traditional farm village development that is evident in the TC district by concentrating most activity near the existing village and the least near agriculture. A connection should be created with the existing village through the extension of the existing street pattern. An agricultural buffer should be utilized to set limits on village extension growth and provide a buffer between the TC and TC1 district and the surrounding farmland.
d. 
A block consisting of between one and 10 lots shall be developed with the minimum of three different base model type homes. Each base model type home in any block shall have at least two alternative front elevations containing different design features.
e. 
All streets and boulevards shall be built to the specifications set forth in this section. The TC1 zoning districts permit the construction of four street types.
f. 
Streets shall have specifically been designed to provide a sense of enclosure, enhance neighborhood character and promote pedestrian accessibility. Each street has been designed and specified for right-of-way, street pavement, parkway, sidewalk, landscaping, lighting, parking, average daily traffic (ADT), and curb radii.
g. 
The commercial mixed-use street shall have a rear lane/alley.
h. 
Parallel parking shall be provided on all street types unless designated otherwise in the Street Regulating Standards. Diagonal head-in parking is permitted along the front of commercial/office uses. Curbside parking shall not be permitted within 25 feet of an intersection.
i. 
Planted parkways shall be provided at a minimum of five feet in width. Sidewalks shall have a minimum width of five feet, except along commercial uses where the sidewalk shall be larger. At corners, handicapped ramps shall be provided. Sidewalks in commercial areas shall be continued across street surfaces using paving materials to delineate crosswalks.
j. 
Curbing shall be required on all streets. Curb radii is specified in the individual street type descriptions. Granite block curbing, or equivalent, is recommended. Such curbing shall not extend more than six inches above the finished pavement on all streets.
k. 
Streets in the TC and TC1 zone districts shall be connected with streets in the existing adjacent developments, and shall provide for the continuation of the circulation pattern in the existing community.
l. 
Each street shall be designed based on a defined hierarchy to control through traffic, minimize direct lot access to collector streets, and promote safe and efficient mobility through the TC and TC1 zone districts.