(A) An easement for utilities, at least six feet wide, shall be provided along each side of a side line of lots and the rear line of lots where necessary to form a continuous right-of-way at least ten feet in width. These easements are to be dedicated and provide for utility service from street to street. The intent of these easements is to furnish utility service from the rear of the lots to buildings. If necessary for the extension of main water or sewer lines, electrical transformer pads or similar utilities, easements of greater width may be required along lot lines or across lots. Utility easements of at least 10% in width shall be provided along the front lot lines adjacent to street right-of-way.
(B) Utility easements shall connect with easements established in adjoining properties. These easements, when approved, shall not thereafter be changed without the approval of the Council, by ordinance, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(C) Additional easements for pole guys should be provided at the outside of turns. Where possible, lot lines shall be arranged to bisect the exterior angle so that pole guys will fall along side lot lines.
(D) Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainage way, channel or stream, a storm water easement, drainage right-of-way or park dedication, whichever the Planning Commission may deem the most adequate, conforming substantially with the lines of that watercourse, shall be provided, together with further width or construction, or both, as will be adequate for the storm water drainage of the area. The width of these easements shall be determined by the Planning Commission.
(2004 Code, § 153.83) (Ord. 466, passed 7-15-1995)