11-3-7: EASEMENTS:
   A.   All easements shall be shown on the plat.
   B.   Easements centered on rear lot lines shall be provided for utilities and drainage where necessary and shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') in total width unless otherwise required by the public works director.
   C.   Where topographical or other conditions warrant side yard easements and easements across lots, easements at least ten feet (10') in total width shall be provided.
   D.   Whenever any stream or important surface drainage course is located in an area which is being subdivided, the subdivider shall provide an adequate dedication along each side of the stream when required by the director of public works.
   E.   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.
   F.   The property owner whose property is subject to such easements shall be responsible for its maintenance. 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, and no permanent fences shall be allowed. (2005 Code)