The following standards shall govern the provision of easements:
(a) Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel storm conduit or stream, there shall be provided to the City, a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines of such water course and containing such additional width as required.
(b) Easements ten feet in width shall be provided adjacent to each side of and contiguous with all proposed rights-of-way. Such easements shall be usable for any and all underground utilities.
(c) Utility or drainage easements across lots or along side or rear lot lines shall be a minimum of twenty feet in width and a minimum of fifty feet for water main lines. The City Engineer may require additional width where appropriate based on the proposed usage.
(d) Where subdivisions are adjacent to schools, parks, or other public facilities, access easements shall be provided to those facilities where deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. Such access easement shall be a minimum of twenty feet in width and side yard setbacks for adjacent lots shall be measured from the easement.
(Ord. 66-2001. Passed 4-2-01.)