(A) Closed conduits. The minimum widths of drainage easements for closed conduits shall be 10 feet. For conduits having a diameter or width greater than six feet, the minimum widths of drainage easements shall be equal to the diameter or width of the conduit, plus four feet.
(B) Open channels.
(1) The width of drainage easements for natural channels, excavated earth channels, and channels lined with concrete shall contain the full width of the channel and the required adjacent access strips.
(2) (a) For earth channels within the subdivision, access easements shall be provided along the banks as follows:
Channel Top Width (ft.) | Access Easements Minimum Width (ft.) |
0-10
|
12
|
10-30
|
15
|
30-40
|
18
|
40-50
|
21
|
50-60
|
15* |
60-80
|
18* |
80 and above
|
21* |
* Each side if within the subdivision.
(b) The minimum radius of the center line of access roads shall be 40 feet. Where trees in place are to remain, adequate additional easement width shall be dedicated for vehicular access.
(3) Lined channels shall have a minimum easement width of 10 feet with strips three feet wide provided along both sides of the channel.
(C) Levees and ponding areas. All levees and all ponding areas shall be completely contained within drainage easements.
('66 Code, § 9-4.627) (Ord. 275-C-S, passed 3-11-75) Penalty, see § 9-4.903