(A) Easements shall be provided and dedicated where necessary for wires, cables, conduits, fixtures, and equipment for distribution of electric power, wastewater collectors, storm drains, overland storm water flow routes, sidewalks, pedestrian ways, bikeways, private roadways, and water mains at such locations and widths as determined by the county.
(B) In any dedication of an easement, the county may prohibit or restrict building, fences, driveways, and other improvements; may enter for construction, reconstruction, replacement, repair, operation, and maintenance purposes; and will be held harmless for the cost of replacement or damage to any improvement or vegetation within the easement and may make any other appropriate or necessary requirements.
(1) All easements for utilities shall be shown on the plat.
(2) Lots and easements shall be arranged in such a manner as to eliminate unnecessary jogs or offsets and to facilitate the use of easements for power distribution, telephone service, drainage, water, and sewer services.
(3) (a) The property owner whose property is subject to such easements shall be responsible for its maintenance.
(b) The property owners shall keep the easement clear of any structure, debris, trees, shrubs, or landscaping whatsoever except that lawn grass, which shall be regularly mowed, and annual vegetation may be grown thereon.
(Ord. 1104-63, passed 4-26-2011)