Fulton Blocks ordinance (§ 102-57)
Chapter 102: Subdivisions · Article III. Design Standards
In short: Subdivision blocks can be at most 900 feet long and should be at least 500 feet long where practicable.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) Blocks in a subdivision shall have a maximum length of 900 feet and, as far as practicable, a minimum length of 500 feet.
(b) Residential blocks shall be of sufficient depth to accommodate two tiers of lots, except where lots border on an expressway.
(c) Pedestrian crosswalks with a right-of-way width of not less than ten feet may be required in long blocks when deemed essential to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers or other community facilities.
Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 102-57
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.