§ 153.046 EASEMENTS.
   (A)   Easements having a minimum width of five feet on side lot lines that have a common lot line for a total of ten feet. Rear and front lot lines shall have a ten-foot easement as required for utility lines, underground mains, and cables.
   (B)   Utility easements shall connect with easements established in joining properties. All utility easements should be reviewed by the appropriate utility company or corporation. Where feasible, all utilities shall be placed underground.
   (C)   Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainage way, channel, or stream, there shall be provided a floodage easement or drainage right-of-way conformation substantially with the lines of the watercourse.
   (D)   Pedestrian walkway easements, with rights-of-way of not less than ten feet in width, shall be required where deemed essential to provide circulations, or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation, and other community facilities as shall be determined by the Planning Commission and City Council.
(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000; Ord. 208, passed 11-5-2001)