(A) Utility easements shall be provided at the rear of all residential lots and along the side lot lines and shall be at least ten feet wide, and normally centered upon the rear or side lot lines; provided that transformers be located on or behind the front yard setback line. Evidence shall be furnished to the Planning and Zoning Commission that easement provisions to be incorporated on the plat or in the deed have been reviewed by the individual utility companies or the organizations responsible for furnishing the service involved.
(B) An unobstructed easement, not less than ten feet wide, may be required by the Planning and Zoning Commission through the center of blocks more than 900 feet long where deemed necessary to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other community facilities. Walking area must be paved at time of installation and a sign indicating the area as a pedestrian crosswalk easement is required.
(C) Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, by a drainage way, channel or stream, or other body of water, appropriate dedications or easement provisions, with adequate width or construction to accommodate observed, computed or anticipated stormwater drainage through and from the subdivision shall be made. The width of the easement or dedication shall be dependent on the area of land drained by the watercourse but shall not be less than 15 feet wide to allow access for construction and maintenance equipment.
(D) Whenever any street planned to be continuous has been temporarily dead-ended awaiting subdivision of adjacent land, a temporary turnaround shall be provided by means of an easement which will terminate upon extension of the street. The dimensions of the turnaround shall be a minimum of 50 feet in radius.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 4-3.2, passed 1-4-2010)