(A) Adequate areas of suitable size and location shall be allocated for utility easements. As a general principle, the easements shall be at least 15 feet in width, shall provide reasonable continuity from block to block and shall be located at rear lot lines and along side and front lot lines when deemed necessary. The Plan Commission may require the reservation of a utility easement at least ten feet in width, along the front yard line and parallel to the adjoining street right-of-way.
(B) All easements must meet the requirements under Chapter 154 Stormwater Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations.
(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.
(D) Where the sanitary sewer system in a subdivision consists of individual septic systems, perimeter drains installed as a part of the septic system may be located in common easements designated for drainage and utilities.
(E) The following shall be lettered on each proposed plat depicting a secondary septic field easement:
The secondary septic field easement shown on this plat shall be deemed a permanent easement and permanently reserved for the construction of a secondary septic field in the event that the primary septic field fails. The easement area shall remain undisturbed, with no buildings, structures or any other thing located within the easement. The easement should also remain free of any process or thing that might cause compaction of the soils.
(’86 Code, § 7.1-42) (Ord. 1993-9G, passed 9-27-93; Am. Ord. 2008-4A, passed 5-5-08; Am. Ord. 2015-10E, passed 10-20-15)