Underground utilities shall be located in alleys and lanes. If no alley or lane is provided, then a minimum-five-foot, utility easement shall be provided behind the sidewalk located within either the right-of-way or a public utility easement.
(A) Avoid placement of sewer manholes in gutter pans, the crown of the road, wheel paths, wheel chair ramps, and over storm water lines.
(B) Force mains and water lines shall not be placed under roadway pavement.
(C) Water valves shall not be placed in curbing.
(D) Manhole rings and lids and valve boxes shall match longitudinal and cross slopes of the roadway.
(E) Sewer clean outs and water meter boxes shall be located outside of driveways and sidewalks. Any service connections determined to be located in driveways or sidewalks shall be relocated outside of the conflict area at no cost to the city.
(Ord. passed 8-8-2019)