(A) Adequate areas of suitable size and location shall be allocated for utility easements. As a general principle, the easements shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width and shall provide reasonable continuity from block to block. They shall be located at rear lot lines whenever possible and along side and front lines only when deemed necessary.
(B) Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainage way, channel or stream, adequate areas for storm water or drainage easements shall be allocated for the purpose of widening, deepening, sloping, improving or protecting the watercourses in accordance with the requirements of the County Drainage Board.
(C) Whenever practicable, the subdivider shall be encouraged to design for the placement of utility lines underground, following the required standards and specifications established by each utility company. The location of each underground utility system shall be shown by appropriate easement lines on the proposed plat.
(Ord. 83-003, passed 4-12-1983)