(A) Utilities. The subdivider shall extend all electric power and telephone lines to a lot line of each lot prior to the sale of that lot, or establish that a good faith effort was made to have the lines extended. All utilities shall be installed in accordance with the current standards of the utility serving the subdivision. The county staff may withhold issuance of a building permit for a new dwelling until electric service will be available to such lot. Electric service is not required to be extended if a lot will be transferred to a person who will not use electric service for religious reasons.
(B) Easements. Drainage, utility, emergency access and other types of easements shall be provided as determined to be needed by the county and as indicated on the plans.
(1) Separation. Minimum separation distances between utility lines shall be as required by the applicable utility or as deemed necessary by the Planning Commission based upon advice of the County Engineer.
(2) Easements shall be placed along lot lines or road rights-of-ways, to the maximum extent possible, as opposed to the center of a lot.
(3) Maintenance and obstructions. The owner of the lot shall properly maintain an easement or right-of-way in such a condition that does not inhibit its intended purpose(s). Specifically, structures or grading that could alter or obstruct stormwater flows in violation of the approved final plan shall be prohibited within storm water easements.
(Ord. —, passed 6-24-1997; Am. Res. 2010-5, passed 5-25-2010) Penalty, see § 159.999