(A) (1)
Easements centered on rear lot lines shall be provided for utilities (private and municipal) and such easements shall be at least 20 feet wide. Proper coordination shall be established between the subdivider and the applicable utility companies for the establishment of utility easements established in adjoining properties.
(2) A minimum easement width of 15 feet shall be required in situations such as, but not limited to, lots rearing onto unplatted land.
(B) (1) Where topographical or other conditions are such as to make impractical the inclusion of utilities within the rear lot lines, perpetual unobstructed easements at least ten feet in width shall be provided along side lot lines with satisfactory access to the road or rear lot lines.
(2) Easements shall be indicated on the plat.
(C) In all subdivisions located in the E-1, E-2, E-3 Residential Estate Districts; and the R-F-1 Single-Family Residential District; a utility and drainage easement having a minimum width of ten feet may be provided adjacent to and outside of the designated right-of-way of all dedicated public streets and private streets.
(2002 Code, § 153.053) (Ord. 230, passed 9-8-1986; Ord. 415, passed 12-14-1998; Ord. 651, passed 10-26-2009; Ord. 830, passed 6-10-2019)