Public works . to meet localconditions—as small as a single lot in some cases. In each section of the city the building regulationsshould be adapted to the special requirements of thatsection. 118 MUNICIPAL JOURNAL AND PUBLIC WORKS Vol. XLVII, No. 8 In general, the two sides of a street, block by block,should be made in the same class of district, and thedividing line of districts should come down centers ofblocks rather than in the centers of streets. As a general rule, it is desirable to treat all buildingson both sides of a street in a given block according to auniform regulation. There sho


Public works . to meet localconditions—as small as a single lot in some cases. In each section of the city the building regulationsshould be adapted to the special requirements of thatsection. 118 MUNICIPAL JOURNAL AND PUBLIC WORKS Vol. XLVII, No. 8 In general, the two sides of a street, block by block,should be made in the same class of district, and thedividing line of districts should come down centers ofblocks rather than in the centers of streets. As a general rule, it is desirable to treat all buildingson both sides of a street in a given block according to auniform regulation. There should be a substantially-uniform contribution from each owner to the light andair of the block. Block ventilation is essential to well-ordered development. Rear yards should be requiredwherever buildings come back to back. Over-high I I I Sin£?le family dwellings Single family dwellings, flats or apartments. - Schools, churches, public buildings or parks. Business and residences, but not DC^Di


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