(A) Utility easements.
(1) All utility distribution lines for communication, telephone, electric and other utility services to be installed in developments or subdivisions shall be installed underground within utility easements or dedicated public ways.
(2) Easements shall be provided for underground utility service. They shall have a minimum width of 15 feet. Where it is intended that all utilities shall share the same underground easement, additional width sufficient to avoid conflict shall be provided. Easements shall be established along rear lot lines and such other lot lines as are required to provide continuity of alignment throughout the area to be served.
(B) Drainage easements.
(1) When a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, established drainage way, channel or stream, there shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines of the watercourse, and such further width or construction, or both, as will be adequate for proper drainage. It shall include an additional area at least 15 feet in width adjoining both edges of the established watercourse as certified by the subdivider or his or her engineer.
(2) Where ditch drainage is used in conjunction with storm sewers, the easement shall be of sufficient width to allow future construction of a storm sewer main adequate to carry the ultimate runoff of the watershed.
(2000 Code, § 155.049) (Ord. 876, passed 8-4-1975) Penalty, see § 154.999