(A) Utility easements shall be provided at the rear of all residential lots and along the side lot lines where required, and shall provide reasonable continuity from block to block. The utility easements shall be at least 15 feet wide, seven and one-half feet on each side of the lot line, except that in instances where only pole guys or single utility installations are involved, an easement of lesser width may be allowed. Evidence shall be furnished to the Plat Officer that easements and any easement provisions to be incorporated on the plate or in the deeds have been reviewed by the individual utility companies or the organizations responsible for furnishing the service involved as required and provided for herein.
(B) In instances where an easement is proposed to be designed for drainage and utility purposes, an easement width of 30 feet minimum may be required by the utility companies serving the project.
(C) In instances where a subdivision proposed density is one-half units per acre or greater, underground utilities shall be required unless there is verification from the utility company servicing the proposed subdivision that it cannot provide said service; also, except in the case of a subdivision of five lots or less, not involving any interior street.
(D) Where a subdivision is traversed by water course, drainage-way, channel or stream, or other body of water, appropriate dedications or easement provisions with adequate width or constructions to accommodate 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 water course except that in no case shall the required width be more than 300 feet.
(E) A screen planting easement may be required between residential and commercial or industrial lots, or along lot lines to discourage the undesirable development of residential lots fronting on traffic arteries.
(Prior Code, § 153.059) (Ord. 1670, passed 6-11-1996)