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2. The width of an alley shall be a minimum 20 feet. 3. Alley intersections and sharp changes in alignment shall be avoided, but where necessary, corners shall be cut off sufficiently to permit safe and practical vehicular movement. 4. Dead-end alleys shall be avoided where possible, but if unavoidable, shall be provided with adequate turn-around facilities at the dead- end, as determined by the Commission. C. Sidewalks 1. When a propos ed subdivision lies adjacent to or between other subdivisions or areas which have been provided with sidewalks the Commission may require connecting sidewalks to be constructed, provided funds are available for the City's share of the cost thereof. 2. Sidewalks shall be constructed on one or both sides of the street within or adjacent to a subdivision for such distances as individual conditions dictate, where, in the opinion of the Commission, sidewalks are necessary to safe- guard the safety of pedestrians, provided funds are available for the City's share of the ~ost thereof. D. Easements 1. Easements acros s lots or centered on rear or side lot lines shall be provided for utilities where necessary and shall be at least 12 feet wide. 2. Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel, or stream, there shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right- of-way conforming substantially with the lines of such water course, and such further width or construction, or both, as will be adequate for the purpos e. Parallel streets or parkways may be required in connection therewith. E. Blocks 1. The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to: a. Provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated. b. Zoning requirements as to lot sizes and dimensions. c. Needs for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of street traffic. d. Limitations and opportunities of topography. - 10 -