(A) Sewer and utility 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/or for underground electric and telephone lines. (Normally, in the case of abutting lots, (7 feet of the easement shall be on one lot and the other 7 feet shall be on the abutting lot; but in any event the total easement width shall be 15 feet.)
(B) Drainage easements. Adequate easements for storm water drainage shall be established in such locations as may be necessary to provide satisfactory disposal of storm water runoff from streets, alleys, and all other portions of the subdivision. The precise locations and minimum widths of such easements must be approved by the City 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.
(Ord. 1402, passed 2-24-1998)