A. Width And Location: An easement for drainage and utilities at least ten feet (10') wide along front and rear lot lines and five feet (5') wide along all abutting side lot lines shall be provided. An easement for drainage and utilities not less than ten feet (10') wide shall be provided adjacent to all plat boundaries. If necessary for the extension of main water or sewer lines or similar utilities, easements of greater width may be required along lot lines or across lots.
B. Continuous Easement Locations: Drainage and utility easements shall connect with easements established in adjoining properties. These easements, when approved, shall not thereafter be changed without the approval of the city council after a public hearing.
C. Exclusion From Minimum Lot Area: Drainage and utility easements established over stormwater basins, wetlands, wetland buffers, conservation easements, and regional utility lines shall be excluded from the calculation of "minimum lot area" as defined by this title.
D. Outlot Alternative: The city may at its discretion choose to require outlots rather than drainage and utility easements for wetlands, drainage areas and other natural features. (Ord. 866, sec. 35, 5-17-2010)