(a) When rights of way are required by utility companies in residential developments for installation of utility distribution lines above or below ground on private property, the developer, owner, or petitioner shall grant easements for such lines and areas as are needed by the utilities for installation, maintenance and replacement of their lines and needed equipment including street lighting.
(b) Easements shall be provided on both sides of all drainage ditches or open water courses. The width of drainage easements shall be sufficient to provide for access to the drainage course. It shall be wide enough for its reasonable protection, widening, deepening, realignment, or enclosure.
(Ord. 25-1980. Passed 9-2-80.)