(A) Sewer and utilities easements. Unless utilities are to be installed in public rights-of-way, an easement not less than 15 feet wide shall be provided where necessary for storm and sanitary sewers; gas, water and other mains; and for underground electric and telephone lines. Normally, in the case of abutting lots, seven and one-half feet of the easement shall be on one lot, and the other seven and one-half feet shall be on the abutting lot. In any event, the total easement width shall be 15 feet.
(B) Drainage easements. Adequate easements for stormwater drainage shall be established along any natural drainage channel, or in such other locations as may be necessary to provide the satisfactory disposal of stormwater runoff from streets, alleys and all other portions of the subdivision. The precise locations and minimum widths of drainage easements must be approved by the County Engineer.
(C) Obstructions prohibited. No person shall erect any structure, plant any tree or shrub, or place any obstruction in any easement or within any public right-of-way, except at the property owner’s risk with respect to all costs for demolition, removal, reconstruction or replacement thereof.
(D) Access easements. Easements for access shall be established for private lanes and streets, cross access and shared driveways. The easement shall equally provide access to all parties and shall be irrevocable and run with the land.
(1993 Code, § 92.30) (Ord. passed 10-17-1956; Ord. passed 10-18-1978; Ord. 2012-05, passed 6-20-2012) Penalty, see § 92.999