The design of a subdivision shall conform to the following design standards:
(A) Except where alleys are permitted for the purpose, the Planning Commission shall require easements at least 12 feet in width centered along all rear lot lines for poles, wires, conduits, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, gas mains, water mains, heat mains, and other utility facilities. Where necessary or advisable in the opinion of the Planning Commission, similar easements shall be provided along side lot lines or access lots.
(B) If a stream flows through or adjacent to the proposed subdivisions, the plat plan shall provide for an easement or right-of-way along the stream for a floodway. For the smaller streams, the plan shall also provide for channel improvement to enable them to carry all reasonable floods within banks. The floor elevations of houses shall be high enough to be well above the extraordinary flood. The floodway easement shall be wide enough to provide for future enlargement of the stream channel as adjacent areas become more highly developed and runoff rates are increased.
(C) Connection to existing easements. When necessary, utility and drainage easements shall connect with existing easements on adjoining properties.
(Ord. 682, passed 2-22-79) Penalty, see § 155.99