(A) (1) Easements centered on rear or side lot lines shall be provided for drainage and utilities where necessary and shall be at least five feet wide on both sides of the property lines.
(2) Easements shall generally be continuous to the street at the end of the block to connect with adjoining blocks in the shortest direct line.
(B) (1) Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainage way, channel or stream, there shall be provided an adequate storm water easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines of such watercourse and such further width of construction, or both, as will be adequate for the purpose.
(2) Minimum easement width shall include the 100-year flood area per FIRM maps.
(C) (1)
The use of an easement to get to any tract of land divided off of another shall be discouraged.
(2) Any tracts created off of an easement shall be approved by the Executive Director. If necessary, the director may bring the survey before the Area Plan Commission for review and/or approval.
(3) All easements shall be a minimum of 50 feet wide and each parcel be limited to one access easement.
(Ord. 2, passed 8-14-2006; Ord. 2021-03A, passed 3-18-2021) Penalty, see § 10.99