(A) Location.
(1) All utility lines, deluding but not limited to gas, electric power, telephone and CATV cables shall be located underground throughout the subdivision.
(2) Wherever existing lines are located above ground, except on public roads and rights-of-way, they shall be removed and placed underground.
(3) All utility lines and other facilities existing and proposed throughout the subdivision shall be shown on the preliminary plat or sketch plan in the case of a minor subdivision.
(4) Underground service connections to the street property line of each platted lot shall be installed at the subdivider's expense.
(5) At the discretion of the Commission, the requirements for service connections to each lot may be waived in the case of adjoining lots to be retained in single ownership intended to be developed for the same primary use.
(B) Easements.
(1) Location of utility line easements shall be provided along the rear or side lot lines as necessary for utility lines. Easements shall give access for every lot, park or public grounds. Those easements shall be a minimum of 14 feet, and preferably 20 feet. Half of the total comes from each lot line. Proper coordination shall be established between the subdivider and the applicable utility companies for the coordination of utility easements with those established in adjoining properties.
(2) All easements shall be indicated on preliminary and final plats.
(3) Recommendations on the proposed layout of telephone and electric company easements should be sought from all of the utility companies serving the area. It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to submit copies of the approved preliminary plat to all appropriate public utility agencies.
(4) Whenever possible, 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.
(Ord. 615, passed 2-22-1999)