(A) A main sewer authorized by the Engineer to be constructed on private property will require that an easement be granted to the District. Sanitary sewer easements dedicated to the District shall be a minimum of 20-feet-wide unless otherwise specifically permitted by the District. Easements shall be located along property lines and shall be entirely on one side of the property line except as specifically permitted by the District. Easements shall be prepared and submitted as required in the most recent District Standard Specifications.
(B) No structures may encroach on, above or below the surface of the ground in any public sanitary sewer easement. This includes footing of foundations or eaves from the roof of any adjacent structure, pools, ponds, or out-buildings on slabs or foundations. Decks, sheds, or other structures that may be easily removed for maintenance of the sanitary sewer system may be allowed at the discretion of the District and shall be removed at the owner’s expense when notified in writing by the District.
(C) No trees may be planted in a public sanitary sewer easement without first obtaining approval of the District. Trees may be allowed only if District determines that damage to the sanitary sewer will not occur from root intrusion and adequate access can be provided for maintenance and repair vehicles. Any repair work by the District requiring the removal of trees or other vegetation planted by the owner or by prior property owners shall be at the expense of the present owner.
(D) All required easements and other legal documents shall be subject to approval by District counsel.
(Ord. 2024-02, passed 9-26-2024) Penalty, see § 36.999